Makalapit (en. To approach)

/ma.ka.'la.pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Indicates the action of moving close to something or someone.

I will approach you soon.

Makakapit na ako sa iyo sa lalong madaling panahon.

Emphasizes the act of arriving or sticking to something.

You can approach me only when you are ready.

Makalapit ka lang sa akin kapag handa ka na.

Refers to the realization of getting closer to a situation.

Let’s approach this conversation to understand better.

Makalapit tayo sa pag-uusap na ito upang mas higit na maunawaan.

come close to me

inviting to show up or come near.

makalapit ka sa akin

approach

The act of touching something or someone.

lapit

near

Having a small distance between two things or people.

malapit

to become close or near to someone

To get close to Anna, John invited her to dinner.

Para makalapit si John kay Anna, nag-invite siya ng dinner.

quickly gaining the trust of others

Mark is really good at getting close to other people, that's why he has a lot of friends.

Napaka-galing ni Mark sa makalapit sa ibang tao, kaya marami siyang kaibigan.

to become familiar or socialize

You should be friendly to get close to new acquaintances.

Dapat maging friendly ka para makalapit sa mga bagong kakilala.