Yakapyakap (en. To hug)

ja-ka-pya-kap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of wrapping one's arms around a person or thing as a sign of love or care.

Hug her to show your support.

Yakapin mo siya upang ipakita ang iyong suporta.

Performing a vigorous hug to a person.

He always hugs his friends when saying goodbye.

Palagi siyang yakapyakap sa kanyang mga kaibigan pagpapaalam.

Conveying warmth and comfort to a person through hugging.

Hugging brings joy and comfort.

Ang pagyakap ay nagdadala ng kasiyahan at aliw.

Hug me

A statement requesting a hug from someone.

Yakapin mo ako

Embrace of love

A symbol of love expressed through a hug.

Yakap ng pagmamahal

hug

The act of hugging a person or thing.

yakap

embrace

A term that describes a close hug or approach.

dapit-hap

kissing or hugging in a sweet manner

They were so all over each other on Valentine's Day.

Sobrang yakapyakap ang ginawa nila sa isa't isa sa Valentine's Day.

being overly affectionate

They are so mushy with each other, it's cute but also a bit annoying!

Parang ang daming yakapyakap sa kanila, nakakakilig pero medyo nakakabuwisit din!

flirting through physical touch

They were all over each other at the party, looks like they’re having a blast!

Ang daming yakapyakap nila sa party, parang ang saya-saya nila!