kumapit
kumápit with stress marks
to hold on
From root: kapit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumapit
ku-MA-pit
held on
Present (Incomplete)
kumakapit
ku-ma-KA-pit
is holding on
Future (Contemplated)
kakapit
ka-KA-pit
will hold on
Usage Note
Kumapit is the actor-focus -um- form of kapit, used literally for gripping a railing or rope and figuratively for persisting through hardship. The expression kapit lang — a shortened imperative — has become one of the most common words of encouragement in Filipino social media and everyday conversation.
Examples
" Kumapit ka nang mahigpit. "
Natural Translation
Hold on tightly.
Literal Translation
Hold-on you tightly.
" Kailangan kumapit nang mahigpit habang nakasakay sa motor. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to hold on tightly while riding a motorcycle.
Literal Translation
Need to hold on tightly while riding on motorcycle.
" Kahit pagod na pagod na siya, kumapit pa rin siya sa pag-asang gaganda rin ang kanyang buhay balang araw. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was completely exhausted, he still held on to the hope that his life would improve someday.
Literal Translation
Even tired very already he, held-on still he to-the hope-that will-improve also the his life some day.
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