Lumapit-lapit (en. Approach)

/luˈmapiɾ/ˈlapi̇t/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To cross or enter into close proximity.
He approached me when he saw my face.
Lumapit-lapit siya sa akin nang makita ang aking mukha.
To walk towards a person or object.
He approached the stage to deliver a message.
Lumapit-lapit siya sa entablado upang magbigay ng mensahe.
To become closer than before.
We need to approach each other to understand.
Kailangan nating lumapit-lapit sa isa't isa upang magkaintindihan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lapit' with the addition of 'um' for the verb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

come closer here
Stand or walk towards me.
lumapit-lapit ka rito

Related Words

proximity
The state of being close.
lapit

Slang Meanings

almost meeting each other
At the corner, they were lumapitlapit, almost colliding.
Sa kanto, lumapitlapit sila kaya halos nagbanggaan.
in a hurry
With all the traffic, everyone is in a rush!
Sa sobrang traffic, lahat ay lumapitlapit na!
getting close
'That's coming closer, let's just get closer to it.'
Lapit na 'yun, lumapitlapit na lang tayo.