To hold tight (tl. Pigapit)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Pigapit ko ang aking pusa.
I hold tight my cat.
Context: daily life
Pigapit mo ang lugar para hindi mawala.
You hold tight the spot so it doesn’t get lost.
Context: daily life
Pigapit siya sa kanyang teddy bear.
He holds tight to his teddy bear.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Pigapit ng mabuti ang lubid habang umaakyat.
Hold tight to the rope while climbing.
Context: active
Nang makita ang kanyang takot, pigapit siya sa aking braso.
When she felt scared, she held tight to my arm.
Context: emotions
Dapat mong pigapit ang bag mo sa tren.
You should hold tight your bag on the train.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa mga oras ng panganib, mahalaga ang pigapit sa mga mahal sa buhay.
In times of danger, it is important to hold tight to loved ones.
Context: society
Ang kanilang pagkakaibigan ay nagpatuloy dahil sa kanilang kakayahang pigapit sa isat-isa sa hirap.
Their friendship endured because of their ability to hold tight to each other in hardship.
Context: relationships
Minsan, kailangan nating pigapit ang ating mga pangarap kahit na mahirap.
Sometimes, we need to hold tight to our dreams even when it’s tough.
Context: motivation