Kumapit (en. To cling)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of holding or sticking to something.
He clung to the railings while going down the stairs.
Kumapit siya sa railings habang bumababa sa hagdang-bahay.
To aid someone or something by providing support.
The fans clung to their idols even in tough times.
Kumapit ang mga tagahanga sa kanilang mga idolo kahit sa hirap.
To persist in a difficult situation through faith or determination.
They clung to their hope despite the challenges.
Kumapit sila sa kanilang pag-asa sa kabila ng mga pagsubok.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clinging to a knife
A way of referring to difficult situations where a person is forced to make possibly wrong decisions.
kumapit sa patalim

Related Words

fastening
A term that refers to the attachment or holding onto one another.
kabit

Slang Meanings

To support or to bond.
Stick with the group, it's more fun when we're together.
Kumapit ka sa grupo, mas masaya kapag sama-sama tayo.
To connect or to chat.
Hop on Facebook, there are lots of new memes!
Kumapit ka sa Facebook, dami ng bagong memes!
To be resilient in a situation.
We need to hold on through this tough time.
Kailangan nating kumapit sa hirap na ito.