EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to approach; to get near...
oppressive...
scornful, sneering...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ma-ka-LA-pit/
FIL: Magkaroon ng pagkakataon o kakayahang pumunta sa malapit na distansya sa isang tao o bagay.
EN: to be able to approach; to get near
That feeling when you see your crush across the room, but there's a sea of titas blocking your way. You're trying your best to *makalapit* but the universe (and your relatives) won't let you. It's the opposite of social distancing.
The "maka-" prefix indicates ability or opportunity.
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🇵🇭 Sana makalapit ako sa kanya mamaya para magpakilala.
🇺🇸 I hope I can get near him later to introduce myself.
🇵🇭 Hindi siya makalapit sa aso dahil takot siyang makagat.
🇺🇸 He couldn't approach the dog because he was afraid of being bitten.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.