From root: gapang
Usage Note
Nakagapang describes the state of a person or plant being in a prone, creeping position along a surface.
Examples
" Nakagapang na ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
The baby is crawling now.
Literal Translation
Crawling already the baby.
" Ang sanggol ay nakagapang na sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
The baby is already crawling on the floor.
Literal Translation
The baby is crawling already on floor.
" Bago pa man matutong maglakad, nakagapang na ang anak namin sa buong bahay para hanapin ang kanyang laruan. "
Natural Translation
Even before learning to walk, our child was already crawling all over the house to look for his toy.
Literal Translation
Before even learn walk, crawling already the child our in whole house to look-for the his toy.
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