Magapi (en. To overcome)

mah-gah-pee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb indicating the action of rising or overcoming.

We need to overcome the challenges that come.

Kailangan nating magapi ang mga hamon na darating.

To take steps to overcome life's challenges.

I hope you can overcome all your fears.

Sana'y magapi mo ang lahat ng takot mo.

The word 'gapi' comes from the root word 'gapi' meaning 'to catch' or 'to encompass'.

overcome the enemy

to defeat or conquer the opponent

magapi ang kaaway

overcome fear

to conquer fear

magapi ang takot

gapi

A word depicting breaking or catching.

gapi

sikapin

A word referring to striving to achieve something.

sikapin

to keep up with or compete with others

He just wants to keep up, that's why he joined the group.

Gusto lang naman niyang magapi, kaya nag-join siya sa grupo.

to be the champion or succeed in a fight

If you train, you'll win in the next tournament.

Kapag nag-training ka, magapi ka sa susunod na tournament.

to carry on or not give up

You really need to push through the challenges in life.

Kailangan mo talagang magapi sa mga hamon sa buhay.