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    Kalapan (en. Encounter)

    /kaˈlapan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An encounter or main interaction with a person or thing.
    An unexpected encounter happened between them.
    May isang kalapan ang nangyari sa kanila nang hindi inaasahan.
    The coming together or gathering of two or more people.
    The encounter led to a fruitful discussion.
    Ang kalapan ay nagbigay-daan sa isang maayos na talakayan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'lapa' meaning to cover or to grasp.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intersection of paths
    The chance for people to meet in a situation.
    kalapan ng mga landas

    Related Words

    meeting
    An action of people meeting.
    pagtatagpo
    togetherness
    The state of being together or companionship.
    pagsasama

    Slang Meanings

    Always angry or irritable
    Oh no, him again, always acting like a kalapan with his colleagues.
    Naku, siya na naman, parang laging kalapan sa mga kasamahan niya.
    Fed up with something or someone
    I'm so kalapan with my job, I just want a change.
    Sobrang kalapan na ako sa trabaho ko, gusto ko nang magbago.
    Uncaring or indifferent
    He asked what the plan was but he was just kalapan in his response.
    Tinanong niya kung ano'ng plano pero kalapan lang siya sa sagot.