Pagyapos (en. Embrace)

pah-ya-pos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gesture of embracing often expressing love or friendship.
The embrace of her signifies my long-time affection.
Ang pagyapos sa kanya ay nagpapakita ng aking malaon nang pagmamahal.
Can refer to a gesture that shows interaction or acceptance.
The embrace to the new colleague is one way of acceptance.
Ang pagyapos sa bagong kasamahan ay isa sa mga paraan ng pagtanggap.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'yapos' meaning hug or touch.

Common Phrases and Expressions

warm embrace
A pleasant hug that shows joy or affection.
maluwang na pagyapos

Related Words

yapos
A part of the word referring to hugging or tight holding.
yapos

Slang Meanings

Just right or perfectly fitting in a situation.
Every hug feels like pure relaxation.
Kada may pagyapos, parang nakaka-relax lang.
Gossip or rumors that form a piece of gossip.
Wow, there's so much gossip in the neighborhood about the party on Saturday.
Naku, ang daming pagyapos sa barangay about sa party sa Sabado.
Feeling carefree or without worries.
Right now, I’m so happy, feels like there are no worries in the world!
Ngayon, ang saya ko, parang walang pagyapos sa mundo!