Manalapang (en. To gather or pick up)

ma-na-la-pang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of gathering or collecting things.
We will gather fruits in the garden.
Manalapang kami ng prutas sa hardin.
The action of harvesting or collecting items.
He gathered flowers in the field.
Manalapang siya ng mga bulaklak sa parang.
The act of searching and collecting scattered items.
The children gathered the litter from the floor.
Manalapang ang mga bata ng sahig ng mga labi.

Etymology

root word: 'lapang'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to gather hope
to collect hope or positive outlook
manalapang ng pag-asa

Related Words

collection
The second form of the word 'manalapang' referring to the process of collecting.
pangalap

Slang Meanings

looking for trouble or problems
Don't go stirring up trouble around, you might just get hurt.
Huwag ka nang manalapang sa paligid, baka masaktan ka lang.
to take away or annoy
It seems like he wants to steal my friends.
Parang gusto niyan manalapang ng mga kaibigan ko.