Mangalap (en. To gather)

maŋ-ga-lap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of taking or receiving things.
They need to gather donations for their project.
Kailangan nilang mangalap ng mga donasyon para sa kanilang proyekto.
The process of collecting information or materials.
The students will gather data for their research.
Ang mga mag-aaral ay mangangalap ng datos para sa kanilang pananaliksik.
To pick up people or things from a particular place.
Gather people to join the program.
Mangalap ka ng mga tao upang makasama sa programa.

Etymology

From the root word 'lap' meaning to take or go through.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gather information
the collection of details or knowledge about a subject
mangalap ng impormasyon
gather support
to obtain assistance or unity from others
mangalap ng suporta

Related Words

collect
The act of gathering, often used in the context of items or information.
kolekta

Slang Meanings

to suck up or be close to people to get what you want
I need to gather friends to join me on the trip.
Kailangan kong mangalap ng kaibigan para makasama sa trip.
to collect or gather information or things
I'm gathering data for our school project.
Nangangalap ako ng datos para sa proyekto namin sa school.