From root: lapit
Usage Note
Malapit is used to describe physical distance or emotional closeness between people.
Examples
" Malapit lang ang tindahan. "
Natural Translation
The store is just nearby.
Literal Translation
Near only the store.
" Malapit lang ang paaralan sa amin. "
Natural Translation
The school is just near us.
Literal Translation
Near only the school to us.
" Dahil malapit lang sa amin ang opisina niya, madalas silang nagkikita ni nanay tuwing tanghalian. "
Natural Translation
Because his office is just near us, he and mom often see each other at lunch.
Literal Translation
Because near only to us the office his, often they see with mom every lunch.
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