Umapuhap (en. To touch)

/u.ma.pu.hap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Movement of touching or gripping an object.

She touched her shoulder while walking.

Siya ay umapuhap sa kanyang balikat habang naglalakad.

Due to circumstances, he touched his heart in fear.

I fell in love and my feelings stirred.

Umibig ako at umapuhap ang damdamin ko.

Reaching or holding onto something close.

He reached and touched the fruit from the tree.

Umabot siya at umapuhap ng prutas mula sa puno.

to reach out with a hand

to make a gesture that requires gentle touching with the hand

umapuhap ng kamay

caress

Gentle touch or stroke to a person or thing.

haplos

hand

Key part of the body used for holding.

kamay

To have warm feelings or casual touching.

We were holding hands while walking on the beach.

Umapuhap kami habang naglalakad sa tabing-dagat.

Quick exploration or inquiry, often in a romantic way.

It all started with a quick hug.

Nag-umpisa ang lahat sa isang umapuhap na yakap.