lapat
lapát with stress marks
close-fitting; thin strip of bamboo
Usage Note
Lapat has two related senses: as an adjective it means snug or tightly fitted (a lid that fits perfectly), and as a noun it refers to a thin bamboo strip used in weaving or construction. The verb ilapat means to apply or press one surface against another.
Examples
" Lapat na lapat ang takip. "
Natural Translation
The lid fits very snugly.
Literal Translation
Close-fitting very the lid.
" Lapat ang pinto. "
Natural Translation
The door is close-fitting.
Literal Translation
Close-fitting the door.
" Siguraduhin mong lapat ang takip ng garapon nang hindi pumasok ang hangin at mabilis masira ang laman. "
Natural Translation
Make sure the jar's lid fits tightly so air doesn't get in and the contents don't spoil quickly.
Literal Translation
Make-sure you-that close-fitting the lid of-the jar so-that not enter the air and quickly spoil the contents.
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