Yakapin (en. To embrace)

/jaˈkapin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Perform an act of embrace that typically indicates love or sympathy.

Embrace him in his time of need.

Yakapin mo siya sa kanyang panahon ng pangangailangan.

Hold a person or object tightly in the arms.

Hold your child tightly.

Yakapin mo ang iyong anak ng mahigpit.

Provide support or acceptance of an idea or concept.

Let’s embrace new technologies.

Yakapin natin ang mga bagong teknolohiya.

Root word: yakap

embrace change

Acceptance of new situations or ideas.

yakapin ang pagbabago

embrace one another

Offer support and love to each other.

yakapin ang isa’t-isa

embrace

An act of wrapping arms around someone's body from one side.

yakap

love

A deep feeling of affection for someone.

pag-ibig

Full-on hug

Hug her already, she seems really sad.

Yakapin mo na siya, mukhang sobrang lungkot.

Super hug

Wow, the super hug in this photo feels amazing!

Grabe, ang sarap ng sobrang yakap sa larawang ito!

Just hug him/her, bestie!

Just hug them, bestie, so you can take away your worries!

Yakapin mo na, beshie, para mawala ang pag-aalala mo!