magkapkap
magkapkáp with stress marks
to frisk
From root: kapkap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkapkap
nag-kap-KAP
frisked
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakapkap
nag-ka-kap-KAP
is frisking
Future (Contemplated)
magkakapkap
mag-ka-kap-KAP
will frisk
Usage Note
Magkapkap is the actor-focus form of kapkap, used for patting down or frisking a person to check for concealed items. It is standard vocabulary in security and law-enforcement contexts — checkpoints, airport screening, and police procedures.
Examples
" Magkakapkap ang pulis sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
The police will frisk him.
Literal Translation
Will-frisk the police on him.
" Tungkulin ng guwardiya ang magkapkap sa pintuan. "
Natural Translation
It is the guard's duty to frisk at the door.
Literal Translation
Duty of guard the to frisk at door.
" Bago ka makapasok sa concert, magkakapkap muna ang mga guwardiya para tiyakin na walang dalang bawal na gamit. "
Natural Translation
Before you can enter the concert, the guards will first frisk you to make sure no one is carrying prohibited items.
Literal Translation
Before you can-enter at concert, will-frisk first the guards to ensure that none carrying prohibited items.
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