Manlapot (en. To approach)

/man.la.pot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Approaching or coming near a person or thing.

Come close to the center stage to speak.

Manlapot ka na sa gitna ng entablado upang magsalita.

The action of approaching something or someone for a purpose.

Approach the teacher if you have questions.

Manlapot ka sa guro kung mayroon kang mga katanungan.

Being near or coming close to a specific location or situation.

Let's approach the school before classes start.

Manlapot tayo sa paaralan bago mag-umpisa ang klase.

Root word: lapot (mang- + lapot)

Come closer!

I am urging someone to approach.

Manlapot ka na!

Come to me.

Instructions or invitation to come closer.

Manlapot sa akin.

approach

The act of coming near or the distance from something.

lapit

mang-

A prefix that expresses action or viewpoint in a verb.

mang-

Finding a way to get closer or gain benefits.

Just manlapot so you can join the trip!

Manlapot ka na lang para makasama sa lakad!

To flirt or joke around in an intimate manner.

He might manlapot with his crush later.

Baka manlapot siya sa crush niya mamaya.