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    Pagyayakap (en. Embracing)

    /paɡ.ja.ja.kap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of embracing or accepting one person to another.
    Embracing friends shows love.
    Ang pagyayakap sa mga kaibigan ay nagpapakita ng pagmamahal.
    A symbol of acceptance and understanding.
    Embracing is a way to express understanding.
    Ang pagyayakap ay isang paraan upang ipahayag ang pagkakaunawaan.
    The act of kissing or embracing another person as a sign of pure feelings.
    Embracing brings joy to everyone.
    Ang pagyayakap ay nagdadala ng saya sa bawat isa.

    Etymology

    Originates from the root word 'yakap' which means to embrace or welcome with the body.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hugs
    acts of acceptance or showing love
    mga pagyayakap
    family hug
    acceptance given by family members to one another
    yakap ng pamilya

    Related Words

    hug
    An act of kissing or embracing a person.
    yakap
    cuddle
    A combined act of hugging and kissing.
    yalong

    Slang Meanings

    Hug
    Come on, just hug me to feel the warmth.
    Sige na, yakapin mo na ako para makaramdam ng init.
    Emotional or deep sentiment behind a hug
    People who hug always have a backstory, like there’s always a narrative.
    Laging may hugot ang mga yayakap, parang may storya lagi.
    To feel overwhelmed or engulfed, like being hugged
    This is overwhelming, it feels like I'm always being hugged.
    Sikmura na 'to, parang lagi akong niyayakap.