Pagyayakapan (en. Hugging)

/paɡ.ja.jaˈka.pan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or action of hugging one or more people.
The hugging among friends shows their affection.
Ang pagyayakapan ng mga kaibigan ay nagpapakita ng kanilang pagmamahalan.
An activity that expresses support or friendship through physical closeness.
After a long time, they had a hug as a sign of their reunion.
Matapos ang mahabang panahon, nagkaroon sila ng pagyayakapan bilang tanda ng kanilang muling pagsasama.
A way of expressing feelings towards each other that is usually accompanied by emotion.
Hugging loved ones is an important part of our culture.
Ang pagyayakapan sa mga mahal sa buhay ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ating kultura.

Etymology

From the word 'yakap' meaning 'to hug' with the prefix 'pag-' indicating a process or action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept my hug
An invitation to hug or get to know each other better.
tanggapin mo ang aking yakap
gathered the courage to hug
Showed courage to hug a person or situation.
naglakas-loob na yakapin

Related Words

hug
The act of hugging a person.
yakap
hugging
The custom or process of hugging.
pagyayakap

Slang Meanings

To be close or together with someone you love.
When are we going to hug, I miss you!
Kailan ba tayo magyayakapan, miss na kita!
To embrace good opportunities or situations.
We should hug our hopes in life.
Dapat tayong magyayakapan sa mga pag-asa natin sa buhay.
Together with love or friendship.
How fun it is to have hugs during our reunion!
Ang saya ng mga magyayakapan sa reunion natin!