Maggapang (en. To crawl)
/maɡɡaˈpaŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A movement action while kneeling or lying down.
The child is crawling on the floor, enjoying the sunshine.
Ang bata ay nagmaggapang sa sahig na naliligo sa araw.
Movement from one place to another in a low position.
Due to his illness, he had to crawl to get to the bed.
Dahil sa kanyang sakit, kinailangan niyang magmaggapang upang makarating sa kama.
The action of touching or dragging on the ground using hands and knees.
The insects move their bodies when they crawl.
Ang mga kutitap ay nagpapagalaw sa kanilang katawan kapag nagmaggapang.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Crawl now.
Expressing the command to crawl or move in a low position.
Maggapang ka na.
Related Words
crawl
A movement in a low position.
gapang
Slang Meanings
to be overly dependent or indecisive
He seems to be crawling now, he doesn't want to decide.
Parang maggapang na siya, ayaw na niyang magdesisyon.
to act pitiful or helpless to get sympathy
No matter what you do, just crawl to him for sympathy.
Kahit anong gawin mo, maggapang ka lang sa kanya.