gapos
gapós with stress marks
tie securely with rope
Usage Note
Gapos means to bind or restrain tightly with rope, cord, or similar material, and as a noun it refers to the act or state of being bound. It is used in both literal contexts — tying animals, securing packages — and figurative ones, such as being bound by obligation or constraint.
Examples
" Gapusin mo ang aso. "
Natural Translation
Tie up the dog.
Literal Translation
Tie you the dog.
" Isang matibay na gapos ang kailangan. "
Natural Translation
A strong tie is needed.
Literal Translation
One durable that tie the need.
" Mahigpit na ginapos ng mga magnanakaw ang bantay bago nila ninakaw ang lahat ng laman ng kaha. "
Natural Translation
The thieves tightly bound the guard before they stole everything inside the safe.
Literal Translation
Tightly tied of-the thieves the guard before they stole the all of contents of-the safe.
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