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    Pinakamalapit (en. Nearest)

    /pɪnəkaˈmalɪpɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    interjection
    Closest to a particular target or focus.
    The nearest store to us is at the corner.
    Ang pinakamalapit na tindahan sa amin ay nasa kanto.
    Referring to the physical distance from something.
    Look for the nearest bus stop.
    Hanapin mo ang pinakamalapit na bus stop.
    Can be used in the context of relationships or connections.
    He is my closest friend.
    Siya ang pinakamalapit na kaibigan ko.

    Etymology

    From the word 'malapit' with the root word 'lapit' combined with the prefix 'pina-' indicating degree.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    closest friend
    The most trusted or known friend.
    pinakamalapit na kaibigan
    nearest store
    The store that is the furthest designated or easiest to reach.
    pinakamalapit na tindahan

    Related Words

    near
    A condition of having less distance.
    malapit
    approach
    The act of moving closer to something or someone.
    lapit

    Slang Meanings

    closest buddy, the nearest person or friend
    I'll just ask them, they're my closest buddies.
    Sila na lang ang tatanungin ko, sila ang pinaka-abi sa akin.
    nearby, trendy term for near
    That's just nearby, it won't take long.
    Nasa nearby lang 'yan, mabilis lang 'yan.
    right there, often used by the youth
    They're just right there.
    Nandoon lang sila, diyan lang.