malapitan
at close range
From root: lapit
Usage Note
Malapitan describes actions or views occurring at a very short distance, such as in photography.
Examples
" Kunan mo ako nang malapitan. "
Natural Translation
Take my photo at close range.
Literal Translation
Photograph you me in-a-manner at-close-range.
" Huwag tumingin nang malapitan. "
Natural Translation
Don't look at close range.
Literal Translation
Don't look in-a-manner at-close-range.
" Mas maganda ang mga detalye ng bulaklak kapag kinunan mo ito nang malapitan gamit ang macro lens. "
Natural Translation
The details of the flower look better when you photograph it at close range using a macro lens.
Literal Translation
More beautiful the details of-the flower when photographed you it at-close-range using the macro lens.
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