From root: lapit
Usage Note
Palapit indicates movement toward a destination or a specific point in time.
Examples
" Palapit na ang tren. "
Natural Translation
The train is approaching now.
Literal Translation
Approaching already the train.
" Ang bus ay palapit na. "
Natural Translation
The bus is approaching already.
Literal Translation
The bus is approaching already.
" Habang palapit ang bagyo, nagmamadali ang mga tao na umuwi bago pa man bumuhos ang malakas na ulan. "
Natural Translation
As the storm approaches, the people are hurrying home even before the heavy rain pours down.
Literal Translation
While approaching the storm, hurrying the people to go-home before even pours the strong rain.
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