Kalabit (en. Tap)

/kalaˈbit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tap or touch using the hand or fingers.
He tapped my shoulder to distract me from my thoughts.
Nagkalabit siya sa aking balikat upang maabala ako mula sa aking isip.
A light tap or touch.
A single tap is all it takes to get her attention.
Isang kalabit lang ang kailangan upang makuha ang kanyang atensyon.
A gentle pressing on something.
That tap changed my decision.
Dahil sa kalabit na iyon, nagbago ang aking pasya.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

tap of fate
An event that brings change in life.
kalabit ng tadhana

Related Words

to tap
A verb referring to the action of tapping.
kalabitin
tapping place
A place or object that is often tapped.
kalabitan

Slang Meanings

tease
Poke him/her to get his/her attention.
Kalabitin mo siya para makuha mo ang atensyon niya.
tapping
Come on, let’s poke big brother to play.
Sige na, kalabiti na natin si kuya para mag laro.
deliberate touch or tap
Sometimes, a little poke is needed to improve the conversation.
Minsan, kalabit ang kailangan para gumanda ang usapan.