Haplusin (en. To touch lightly)

/haˈplu.sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of gently touching something or someone.
He chose to lightly touch the animals at the zoo.
Pinili niyang haplusin ang mga hayop sa zoo.
A form of expressing emotion through physical contact.
His emotions were conveyed through his touches.
Naipasok ang kanyang emosyon sa kanyang mga haplusin.
The action of caressing or touching the skin.
He made sure to stroke his baby while sleeping.
Siniguro niyang haplusin ang kanyang sanggol habang natutulog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to touch the dreams
A metaphor for nurturing and assisting ambitions.
haplusin ang mga pangarap

Related Words

caress
A gentle physical contact usually used to express love or care.
haplos

Slang Meanings

Whatever can happen, as long as it excites!
There it is, I'll just touch you to make it more fun!
Ayan na, haplusin na lang kita para mas masaya!
Enjoy the simple things.
Come on, just enjoy that, so we can be happy!
Sige na, haplusin mo na lang yan, para masaya tayo!
Touch the problem; it's not that serious.
Just relax, just take that lightly!
Relax ka lang, haplusin mo lang yan!