Hapit (en. Tight)

/hɑː.pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of touching or sticking.

His arm was tight against my shoulder.

Hapit ang kanyang bisig sa aking balikat.

adjective

Describing close adherence or attachment.

This dress is tight on my body.

Ang damit na ito ay hapit sa katawan ko.

Not loose, indicating a snug fitting.

Choose tight shoes for running.

Pumili ka ng hapit na sapatos para sa takbuhan.

From the root word 'hapit' meaning 'to touch' or 'to stick'.

The clothes are tight.

The clothes are too tight.

Hapit ang damit.

Close friendship.

Hapit na pagkakaibigan.

tight

Means not loose. Indicates tightness.

masikip

packed

Means full or crowded, often referring to space.

siksik

Full of life or vibrant.

He has so much energy today, he's really alive!

Ang dami niyang enerhiya ngayon, hapit na hapit talaga!

Tight or cramped.

My clothes are so tight, I can't fit anymore!

Hapit na hapit na ang mga damit ko, hindi na ako kasya!

A unique joy or excitement.

Wow, I'm so excited because we're finally going to meet!

Grabe, hapit na hapit ako sa saya dahil magkikita na kami!