From root: lapit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglapit
nag-LA-pit
brought things closer
Present (Incomplete)
naglalapit
nag-la-LA-pit
is bringing things closer
Future (Contemplated)
maglalapit
mag-la-LA-pit
will bring things closer
Usage Note
Maglapit is used when intentionally bringing two or more separate things, people, or ideas closer to each other. It is commonly used in physical organizing or metaphorically when trying to reconcile individuals or groups.
Examples
" Maglapit tayo ng mga upuan. "
Natural Translation
Let's bring the chairs closer.
Literal Translation
Bring-closer we of plural chair.
" Gusto naming maglapit ng mga lamesa. "
Natural Translation
We want to bring the tables closer.
Literal Translation
Want we bring-closer of plural table.
" Sinubukan ng guro na maglapit ng magkakaibang opinyon ng mga estudyante para magkaroon sila ng iisang kasunduan. "
Natural Translation
The teacher tried to bring the students' differing opinions closer together so they could arrive at a single agreement.
Literal Translation
Tried of teacher that bring-closer of differing opinion of plural student so have they of single agreement.
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