Manggapang (en. To grasp)

/maŋɡaˈpaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of taking control or power over something using hand.

Grab onto a stronger object to grasp.

Mangat ng mas matibay na bagay upang makapanggapang.

The act of holding something to move or lift it.

We should have tools to easily grasp.

Dapat ay mayroon tayong mga kagamitan upang madaling makapanggapang.

To take hold of an opportunity or chance.

We need to grasp this opportunity well.

Kailangan nating manggapang ng mabuti sa pagkakataong ito.

Derived from the word 'pang' which means to hold or lift.

to grasp an opportunity

Taking hold of a good opportunity.

manggapang ng pagkakataon

hold

The act of holding something.

hawak

clutch

The action of gripping or clinging to something or someone.

kapit

stolen pineapples

We're going to nab a lot of pineapples later, so don't forget the bag.

Dami nating mangapang mamaya, kaya huwag kalimutan ang bag.

things that are borrowed or taken from others

Don't snag someone else's stuff, they'll get mad at you!

Huwag mangapang ng gamit ng ibang tao, mabibwisit sila sa'yo!