Kumunyapit (en. To grip firmly)

/ku.mu.nya.pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of action that indicates holding on or gripping tightly.

He gripped the walls tightly while going down the metal stairs.

Kumunyapit siya sa mga dingding habang bumababa sa hagdang-bakal.

The action referring to holding tightly or sticking to something.

The child gripped onto his mother while they were walking in the park.

Kumunyapit ang bata sa kanyang ina habang naglalakad sila sa park.

root word: although the root 'kapit' relates to holding on or sticking.

grip onto a friend

lean on a friend in times of need

kumunyapit sa kaibigan

hold

The word 'hold' refers to having a tight grip or cling to something.

kapit

grasp

This refers to the state of holding or owning something.

hawak

Join in or partake.

Join us later for the meal!

Kumunyapit ka na sa amin mamaya sa kainan!

Get intimate or engage in a relationship.

I saw her getting cozy with her new boyfriend.

Nakita kong kumunyapit siya sa bagong boyfriend niya.

Chat or gossip.

Let's chat while having coffee.

Mag-kumunyapit tayo habang nagkakape.