Lumapit (en. To approach)

lu-ma-pit

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The meaning of 'lumapit' is the action of coming near or approaching a person or object.

He approached the teacher to ask a question.

Lumapit siya sa guro upang magtanong.

It can also mean establishing contact or communication.

She approached her friends to have a conversation.

Lumapit siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan upang makipag-usap.

Another context is the desire to get closer to a goal or state.

He is getting closer to his dream of becoming a doctor.

Lumapit na siya sa kanyang pangarap na maging doktor.

The word 'lumapit' comes from the root word 'lapit' which means 'to approach' or 'to come near' to something.

approach me

an example of approaching a person for help or support.

lumapit sa akin

approach the truth

the process of searching for or accepting true or correct information.

lumapit sa katotohanan

approach

The word 'lapit' refers to the presence of distance or the desire to come near.

lapit

you got too close

You got too close and dropped your bag.

Dumi ka naman, lumapit ka lang sa kanya at nahulog ang bag mo.

face it already

Why don't you approach him/her? Face the truth already.

Bakit di ka lumapit sa kanya? Harapin mo na ang totoo.

go with the flow

Even if you don't like it, just approach. Go with the flow.

Kahit di mo gusto, lumapit ka na lang. Sumabay ka sa agos.

get friendly

He/She approached me to get friendly.

Naglumapit siya sa akin para maging chummy tayo.