From root: gapang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginapang
gi-NA-pang
crawled to something
Present (Incomplete)
ginagapang
gi-na-GA-pang
crawling to something
Future (Contemplated)
gagapangin
ga-ga-pa-NGIN
will crawl to something
Usage Note
Gapangin is used when describing crawling toward a specific person or object, often carrying a negative connotation of sneaking or making unsolicited advances. It is frequently used in news or colloquial stories to refer to someone being crept upon while asleep.
Examples
" Gagapangin ng pusa ang silid. "
Natural Translation
The cat will crawl across the room.
Literal Translation
Will-crawl-to the cat the room.
" Mahirap gapangin ang masukal na damuhan. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to crawl to the thick grass.
Literal Translation
Hard crawl-to the thick grass.
" Marahang ginapang ng sundalo ang bukid upang hindi siya mapansin ng mga kalaban. "
Natural Translation
The soldier slowly crawled across the field so the enemies wouldn't notice him.
Literal Translation
Slowly crawled-to the soldier the field so not he be-noticed by the enemies.
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