kapit
kápit with stress marks
hold; stick to
Usage Note
Kapit refers to the act of gripping or clinging to something, used both literally (holding a railing) and figuratively (persisting through hardship). The phrase kapit lang is a common expression of encouragement widely shared on Filipino social media.
Examples
" Kumapit ka sa kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
Hold on to my hand.
Literal Translation
Hold you to hand my.
" Kapit ka lang, magiging maayos din ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
Hold on, everything will be alright.
Literal Translation
Hold you just, will-be fine too the all.
" Kahit gaano kahirap ang sitwasyon, kapit lang tayo dahil malapit na ang katapusan ng ating pagsubok. "
Natural Translation
No matter how hard the situation is, let's just hold on because the end of our trial is near.
Literal Translation
Even how hard the situation, hold just we because near already the end of our trial.
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