Pangangapa (en. Groping)

pa-ngang-á-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of feeling or touching something or someone with one's hand.

His groping in the dark led him to a wall.

Ang kanyang pangangapa sa dilim ay nagdala sa kanya sa isang pader.

A way of exploring or seeking something that is not visible or difficult to reach.

Groping for new knowledge is essential for growth.

Ang pangangapa sa bagong kaalaman ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad.

groping in the dark

the act of searching in a situation of uncertainty or undetectable information

pangangapa sa dilim

hand

A part of the body used for groping.

kamay

in darkness

A state of uncertainty or obscurity that one may experience while groping.

nasa kadiliman

To move slowly or carefully

I'm just feeling my way around in the new place, I might get lost.

Pangangapa lang ako sa bagong lugar, baka maligaw ako.

Experimenting or looking for the right solution

I was fumbling around fixing the broken thing, I didn't know what to do.

Nag-pangangapa ako sa pagsasaayos ng sira, di ko alam ang dapat gawin.

Seems hesitant or unsure

His dance moves seem kind of fumbling, he's not confident.

Parang pangangapa lang ang moves niya sa sayawan, hindi siya confident.