From root: lapit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inilapit
i-ni-la-PIT
brought closer
Present (Incomplete)
iniilapit
i-ni-i-la-PIT
bringing closer
Future (Contemplated)
iilapit
i-i-la-PIT
will bring closer
Usage Note
Ilapit is used when moving an object or person closer to a destination or another person. It is commonly heard in household settings or when asking someone to bring an item within reach.
Examples
" Ilapit mo ang plato. "
Natural Translation
Bring the plate closer.
Literal Translation
Bring-closer you the plate.
" Ang utos niya ay ilapit ang upuan. "
Natural Translation
His order is to bring the chair closer.
Literal Translation
The order his is bring-closer the chair.
" Inilapit ng nars ang upuan sa kama para hindi na mahirapang bumangon ang matandang pasyente. "
Natural Translation
The nurse brought the chair closer to the bed so the elderly patient wouldn't struggle to get up.
Literal Translation
Brought-closer of nurse the chair to bed so not anymore have-difficulty get-up the elderly patient.
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