Maglapit (en. Approach)

/maɡˈlapit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Act to come close to a person or thing.

Just ask him, he might approach.

Magtanong ka na lang sa kanya, baka lumapit siya.

To reach a particular distance from a person or thing.

While walking, the child approached his mother.

Habang naglalakad, lumapit ang bata sa kanyang ina.

To contact a person for a specific purpose such as talking or negotiating.

He approached the interviewers for the position.

Naglapit siya sa mga tagapanayam para sa posisyon.

Derived from the word 'lapit' meaning 'to be near' or 'to stand beside.'

become close emotionally

Becoming emotionally close to each other.

maglapit ng loob

to love

The act of having deep feelings or love for someone.

magmahal

nearness

The state or condition of being close to a person or thing.

lapit

come closer

Come closer to me so you can hear what I'm saying.

Maglapit ka sa akin para marinig mo ang sinasabi ko.

to reach out or pay attention

I hope he will reach out to me and give some time.

Sana maglapit siya sa akin at magbigay ng oras.

to get closer to someone

I want to get closer to him but I'm shy.

Gusto ko sanang maglapit sa kanya pero nahihiya ako.