Usage Note
Kapâ describes the act of feeling around blindly in the dark or in an unfamiliar place using one's hands to navigate. It is used both literally and figuratively — nagkakapa can describe someone uncertain or fumbling through a situation without clear guidance, much like finding a light switch in total darkness.
Examples
" Nangangapa siya sa dilim. "
Natural Translation
He/She is groping in the dark.
Literal Translation
Groping he/she in-the dark.
" Ang kapâ sa dilim ay mahirap. "
Natural Translation
Groping in the dark is hard.
Literal Translation
The grope in-the dark is hard.
" Dahil walang ilaw, nangangapa kami sa pader habang naghahanap ng pintuan palabas. "
Natural Translation
Because there was no light, we were groping along the wall while looking for the way out.
Literal Translation
Because no light, groping we on-the wall while searching of door out.
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