Mahapit (en. To approach)

/maˈhapit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
close or near to an object or place.
My home is closer to the school than before.
Mas mahapit ang aking tahanan sa paaralan kaysa sa dati.
the act of seeking connection or relationship.
Close friends care for one another.
Ang mga mahapit na kaibigan ay may malasakit sa isa't isa.

Etymology

from the word 'hapit', meaning to hold or grasp.

Common Phrases and Expressions

close relationship
a near relationship or connection with a person.
mahapit na ugnayan

Related Words

grasp
the act of holding or approaching.
hapit
approach
the process of bringing closer.
lapit

Slang Meanings

Very close or extremely near.
Let's just meet at the very close corner to talk.
Doon lang tayo sa mahapit na kanto para mag-usap.
Friends or family who feel like they don't need to be far apart.
Even if we're not physically close, our bond is still very tight.
Kahit hindi tayo magkalapit, mahapit pa rin ang samahan natin.