Kumapkap (en. To grope)

/kuˈmap.kap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action performed with the hand, often used to find or retrieve something that is not visible.

She groped in the dark room to find her cellphone.

Kumapkap siya sa madilim na kwarto upang makahanap ng kanyang cellphone.

To interact with an object or person using the hands, often with hesitation.

He groped at the air while thinking.

Kumapkap siya sa hangin habang nag-iisip.

To search for items that are difficult to reach or see.

He groped under the table for his book.

Kumapkap siya sa ilalim ng mesa para sa kanyang libro.

groping in the dark

Meaning to search for things in a dark place.

kumapkap sa dilim

to fondle

An action of touching or handling something with the hands.

kapkap

to grab

A quick action of taking or pulling something.

dampot

Hurrying or preparing someone for an activity.

He was really in a rush before leaving because he didn't want to be late.

Sobrang kumapkap siya bago umalis, kasi ayaw niyang ma-late.

Getting things done quickly and properly.

I just thought of what you said and I'm rushing through my assignments.

Ngayon ko lang naisip ang mga sinabi mo at kumapkap ako sa mga assignments ko.

Working quickly or trying hard to finish a task.

He said he's rushing through the report so he won't miss the deadline.

Sabi niya, kumapkap daw siya sa report para hindi mahuli sa deadline.