lapit
lápit with stress marks
closeness; to approach
Usage Note
Lapit refers to both physical and emotional proximity, commonly used in the forms 'malapit' to describe being near and 'lumapit' for the act of approaching someone. In Filipino culture, it also conveys accessibility, reflecting how approachable or close someone is in social relationships.
Examples
" Malapit ang bahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our house is near.
Literal Translation
Near the house our.
" Ang lapit mo sa akin. "
Natural Translation
You are so close to me.
Literal Translation
The closeness yours to me.
" Hindi lang distansya ang pinag-uusapan dito kundi ang lapit ng loob na nadarama mo sa isang tunay na kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
What we're talking about here isn't just distance but the closeness of heart you feel with a true friend.
Literal Translation
Not only distance the being-talked-about here but the closeness of inner-self that felt you in a true friend.
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