Lapit (en. Approach)

/la-pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of being close to something or someone.

The proximity of his house to the school is convenient for his children.

Ang lapit ng bahay niya sa paaralan ay maginhawa para sa kanyang mga anak.

verb

The action of approaching or getting closer to something.

He approached me to talk.

Lumapit siya sa akin upang makausap.

approaching

The time or opportunity is near.

lapit na

come to me

Show up or come to me.

lumapit ka sa akin

An adjective that describes the state of having a small distance between two things.

malapit

Come here, superstar! It's so close.

Go ahead and come closer, I'm ready to chill.

Sige, lapit ka na, ready na ako mag-chill.

I really need to get close to her/him to talk.

I really need to approach him/her to have a conversation.

Kailangan ko na talagang lapitan siya para makausap.

Hey, come here, I have a story about Mark!

Hey, get over here, I have a story about Mark!

Oi, lapit ka dito, may kwento ako tungkol kay Mark!