From root: lapit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumapit
lu-MA-pit
approached
Present (Incomplete)
lumalapit
lu-ma-LA-pit
is approaching
Future (Contemplated)
lalapit
la-LA-pit
will approach
Usage Note
Lumapit is used to describe physically moving closer to a person or object, often with the intent to talk, interact, or ask for help. It is commonly used in both literal physical contexts and figurative situations, such as approaching someone for a favor.
Examples
" Lumapit ka sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Come closer to me.
Literal Translation
Approach you to me.
" Lumapit siya sa akin para bumulong. "
Natural Translation
He approached me to whisper.
Literal Translation
Approached he to me to whisper.
" Lumapit ang bata sa kaniyang guro para magtanong tungkol sa takdang-aralin na hindi niya maintindihan. "
Natural Translation
The child approached his teacher to ask about the homework he couldn't understand.
Literal Translation
Approached the child to his teacher to ask-about about the homework that not he understand.
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