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    Gumapang (en. Crawl)

    gu-ma-pang

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Refers to an action involving movement from a position.
    The child crawled towards his mother.
    Ang bata ay gumapang patungo sa kanyang ina.
    Moves by crawling on the floor or ground.
    The tiny insect crawled on the plant.
    Ang kutitap na insekto ay gumapang sa halamang-buhay.
    A form of movement of animals or humans that avoids walking.
    The snake crawled under the leaves.
    Ang ahas ay gumapang sa ilalim ng mga dahon.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'papa', meaning 'to crawl' or 'to move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crawled in fear
    showed fear or apprehension.
    gumapang sa takot

    Related Words

    crawling
    the process or action of crawling.
    paggapang
    gait
    this may refer to the style of movement while walking or crawling.
    gait

    Slang Meanings

    slow crawling movement; walking slowly or sideways
    He is crawling on the floor to avoid being caught.
    Gumagapang siya sa sahig para hindi siya mahuli.
    secretive climbing or progress
    He is crawling up the tree to get the fruit.
    Gumagapang siya sa taas ng puno para makuha ang prutas.
    somewhat awkward or irritating progress
    The crawling traffic is so stressful.
    Ang gumagapang na traffic ay nakaka-stress.