Pagyakap (en. Embrace)
pa-ya-kap
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of embracing a person or thing.
Hugging him shows love.
Ang pagyakap sa kanya ay nagpapakita ng pagmamahal.
A close relationship or connection with another person.
Their hug is a symbol of friendship.
Ang kanilang pagyakap ay simbolo ng pagkakaibigan.
The act of accepting or being open to an idea or situation.
Embracing change is important for growth.
Ang pagyakap sa pagbabago ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'yakap' which means to embrace or hug.
Common Phrases and Expressions
love and embrace
An expression of feelings through a hug.
pag-ibig at pagyakap
family hug
A hug that comes from loved ones.
yakap ng pamilya
Related Words
hug
An action of holding tightly to a person.
yakap
Slang Meanings
Super hug
Wow, it felt like we were hugging for two hours!
Grabe, parang dalawang oras kaming nag-pagyakap!
Arm-hug
We were arm-hugging while walking in the park.
Nag-hawak-beso kami habang naglalakad sa park.
Sudden hug
Oh no, she just gave me a sudden hug!
Naku, nagbigay siya ng biglang yakap sa akin!
Surprise hug
Surprise hug from him, so funny!
Sorpresang yakap mula sa kanya, nakakatuwa!