Iyakap (en. Hug)

i-ya-kap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of embracing using the arms.
Hug your friend if they are sad.
Iyakap mo ang iyong kaibigan kung siya ay malungkot.
The embrace that shows appreciation or love.
Embrace the people in your life who are important to you.
Iyakap ang mga tao sa iyong buhay na mahalaga sa iyo.
Embracing an idea or belief.
Embrace a positive outlook on life.
Iyakap ang positibong pananaw sa buhay.

Etymology

Root word: yakap (to embrace)

Common Phrases and Expressions

hug me
Desiring to feel the embrace from others.
iyakap mo ako

Related Words

hug
An action of touching the body of one person to another with the intention of providing comfort or love.
yakap
to embrace
Creating or forming warm feelings or connections through embracing.
yakapin

Slang Meanings

intense hug
Come on, give me an intense hug so all my problems will go away.
Tayo na, iyakap mo ako ng matinding yakap para mawala lahat ng problem ko.
tight hug
It's cold here, give me a tight hug.
Ang lamig dito, iyakap mo ako ng siksik na yakap.
hug of love
Hug me, I want a hug of love.
Iyakap mo ako, gusto ko ng yakap ng pagmamahal.
friend's hug
I'm so happy! Hug me, it's like we're best friends with no equal.
Sobrang saya ko! Iyakap mo ako, para tayong mga best friend na walang kapantay.