Kalapin (en. To approach)

ka-la-pin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act or make arrangements to approach or communicate.
Approach the people involved in the project.
Kalapin mo ang mga tao na may kinalaman sa proyekto.
To assist or provide support to someone.
Gather the friends so we can go out.
Kalapin ang mga kaibigan upang makalabas tayo.
To communicate with others for a specific purpose.
Reach out to the buyers for our product.
Kalapin mo ang mga mamimili para sa ating produkto.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lapit', meaning approach or communication.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gather people
to assemble or invite people for a purpose
kalapin ang mga tao

Related Words

approach
This is the root word of 'kalapin' meaning to touch or engage.
lapit

Slang Meanings

to gather or form a group
Let's kalapin our friends for the party.
Kalapin natin yung mga kaibigan natin para sa party.
things that are combined or put together
Gather your projects on your desk.
Kalapin mo na yung mga proyekto mo sa desk mo.
to make a situation more fun or lively
Gather people so there's joy around.
Kalapin mo yung mga tao para may saya sa paligid.