From root: gapang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
gumapang
gu-ma-PANG
crawled
Present (Incomplete)
gumagapang
gu-ma-ga-PANG
is crawling
Future (Contemplated)
gagapang
ga-ga-PANG
will crawl
Usage Note
Gumapang is used to describe the literal act of crawling like a baby or an insect, but it can also figuratively mean moving stealthily or struggling to advance through a difficult situation. It is sometimes used colloquially to imply seeking someone's favor in a submissive or desperate manner.
Examples
" Marunong nang gumapang ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
The baby already knows how to crawl.
Literal Translation
Knows-how already to-crawl the baby.
" Nagsisimula nang gumapang ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The baby is already starting to crawl.
Literal Translation
Starting already crawl the child.
" Dahan-dahang gumapang ang sundalo sa damuhan upang hindi siya mapansin ng mga kalaban sa kabilang panig. "
Natural Translation
The soldier crawled slowly through the grass so that the enemies on the other side would not notice him.
Literal Translation
Slowly crawled the soldier on grass so-that not he be-noticed by plural enemy on other side.
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