Makilapi (en. To join)
maki-la-pi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of participating or joining in an activity or group.
I want to join community activities.
Nais kong makilapi sa mga aktibidad ng komunidad.
Joining others to accomplish something.
We need to join in the project to succeed.
Kailangan nating makilapi sa proyekto upang magtagumpay.
Establishing a relationship or connection with others.
It's good to join new friends at school.
Magandang makilapi sa mga bagong kaibigan sa paaralan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'lapi' meaning 'to gather'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
join in activities
to participate or attend various events
makilapi sa mga aktibidad
join the group
to enter or become part of a group
makilapi sa grupo
Related Words
activity
Activities or events where one can join.
aktibidad
connection
Relationship or bond with a participating person.
koneksyon
Slang Meanings
Quick to act or rush.
Wow, people were so makilapi at the concert earlier!
Grabe, ang makilapi ng mga tao kanina sa concert!
Sociable or easy to communicate with.
You should be makilapi to grab your boss's attention.
Dapat kang maging makilapi para makuha mo ang atensyon ng boss mo.
Lively and full of energy.
The makilapi kid is really contagious with happiness.
Ang makilapi na bata ay talagang nakakahawa sa saya.