Magapuhap (en. Groping)

/maɡaˈpuhap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that describes the action performed by a person or thing.

The children will grope in the dark to find their toys.

Ang mga bata ay magapuhap sa dilim upang makahanap ng kanilang mga laruan.

A trait of being careful in movement.

He will grope around to avoid bumping into things.

Siya ay magapuhap sa paligid upang hindi makabangga ng mga bagay.

From the root word 'puhap' meaning 'to touch or to climb.'

groping in the dark

Searching or trying to see using hands in the absence of light.

magapuhap sa dilim

touch

The action of feeling or handling carefully, often occurring in the absence of light.

puhap

To talk or engage deeply about feelings.

Wow, Jenny and I really magapuhap last night, we talked about so much.

Grabe, nag-magapuhap kami ni Jenny kagabi, dami naming napag-usapan.

To give hints or subtle clues about feelings.

Mark is magapuhap that he wants to court me, but he's not sure yet.

Nagmamagapuhap si Mark na gusto niya akong ligawan, pero di pa siya sigurado.