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    Pakahapitin (en. To be trapped)

    pah-kah-ha-pi-tin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb indicating an action that involves being trapped.
    Trapping the decorations so they won't get lost.
    Pakahapitin mo ang mga palamuti para hindi sila mawala.
    The process of being trapped in a situation or place.
    People were trapped in the elevator due to a power outage.
    Ang mga tao ay pakahapitin sa elevator dahil sa power outage.
    State of being trapped that causes a lack of freedom to act.
    He is trapped in his decisions due to fear of making mistakes.
    Pakahapit siya sa kanyang mga desisyon dahil sa takot na magkamali.

    Etymology

    Tagalog

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trapped in a situation
    forced to remain in an uncomfortable state
    pakahapitin sa isang sitwasyon

    Related Words

    cramp
    The state of being tight and restraining.
    hapit

    Slang Meanings

    Deliberately or forcefully making someone pretend to have feelings.
    He's just making her pretend to have feelings, but he doesn't want to pursue it.
    Siya ay pakahapitin lang niya, ayaw naman niyang ituloy.
    Teasing a person in a romantic way without serious intention.
    He just wants to make his crush pretend to be interested to get her attention.
    Gusto lang niyang pakahapitin ‘yung crush niya para ma-engganyo.