Paghapit (en. Grip)

/pahapit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of tight gripping or attachment.

Tight gripping of the fabric cord results in a better appearance.

Ang paghapit sa kurdon ng tela ay nagdudulot ng mas magandang hitsura.

A type of action where one thing is attached or adhered to another.

The gripping of the door to the wall provided additional security.

Ang paghapit ng pintuan sa pader ay nagbigay ng karagdagang seguridad.

verb

The act of gripping or adhering tightly.

You need to grip the wire tightly so that it doesn't come off.

Kailangan mong paghapitin ang kawad upang hindi ito matanggal.

Root derived from the word 'hapit' meaning tight grip or adhesion.

Tight grip for safety

To perform a tight grip to ensure safety.

Paghapit sa ligtas

tight

A word that means tight or snug.

hapit

hold

An action of holding onto something.

hawak

A brief visit or ascent to a place.

I just popped in at Juan's house to chat.

Paghapit lang ako sa bahay ni Juan para makipag-chika.

Dropping by a place before leaving or continuing on.

Let’s stop by the store first before going home.

Paghapit muna tayo sa tindahan bago umuwi.

Quick ascent or movement.

The people swiftly hustled up the stairs, so many of them!

Paghapit ng mga tao sa hagdang-bato, ang dami!