Magyapak (en. To step)

/maˈɡjapak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to use the foot to walk or dance.

He took three correct steps before stepping onto the stage.

Nagbigay siya ng tatlong tamang hakbang bago magmagyapak sa entablado.

To begin to act in a particular way by walking.

Be careful while stepping on the slippery floor.

Mag-ingat ka habang magyapak ka sa madulas na sahig.

Walking with a specific purpose or direction.

Sometimes, we need to step toward the right path.

Minsan, kailangan natin magmagyapak patungo sa mabuting landas.

From the word 'yapak' meaning 'foot' or 'feet' and the intensifying prefix 'ma-' that turns it into a verb.

Step on the ground

Stepping on the ground or lowering to a lower level.

Magyapak sa lupa

embrace

A movement often done alongside stepping in recognition and friendship.

yakap

having excessive joy or pleasure

Let's have a blast at the concert later, it's going to be so much fun!

Magyapak tayo mamaya sa concert, sobrang saya nito!

partying like there’s no tomorrow

As long as we're partying, there's no problem.

Basta't magyapak, wala nang problema.

to be happy in any situation

The important thing is, let's have a good time even in a simple gathering.

Ang importante, magyapak tayo kahit sa simpleng salu-salo.