Lapitngloob (en. Closeness)

/la.pit.nɡlo.ob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of being close or attempting to be close.

The closeness of friends is a treasure in life.

Ang lapitngloob ng mga kaibigan ay kayamanan sa buhay.

Refers to friendship or relationships that are strong and stable.

Their closeness gave them strength in challenges.

Ang lapitngloob nila ay nagbigay lakas sa kanila sa mga pagsubok.

Root words: 'lapit' (second part) + 'ng loob' (inner)

close at heart

refers to a close relationship or friend.

malapit ng loob

near

A term meaning not far from each other.

malapit

inner

Refers to the inner self, feelings, or personality of a person.

loob

brings a unique happiness, or favorite

The people around him are so close to him; they are always happy when he's there.

Sobrang lapitngloob ng mga tao sa kanya, lagi silang masaya kapag andiyan siya.

feeling like family

In our hangout place, our bond is really close; it feels like family.

Sa tambayan namin, talagang lapitngloob ang samahan namin, parang magkakapamilya.

close at heart, easy to get along or socialize

My new acquaintance is so warm-hearted that we clicked quickly.

Yung bagong kakilala ko, lapitngloob siya kaya mabilis kaming nagkapalagayan ng loob.