kalapitan
proximity or closeness
From root: lapit
Usage Note
Kalapitan is the noun form describing the state of being near or the proximity between two points.
Examples
" Maganda ang kalapitan sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The closeness to the school is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the proximity to school.
" Pinili namin ang hotel dahil sa kalapitan nito sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
We chose the hotel because of its proximity to the sea.
Literal Translation
Chose we the hotel because of proximity its to sea.
" Pinili namin ang bahay na ito dahil sa kalapitan nito sa palengke, ospital, at paaralan ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
We chose this house because of its proximity to the market, the hospital, and the children's school.
Literal Translation
Chose we the house that this because of proximity its to market, hospital, and school of the children.
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