nguyapit
nguyapít with stress marks
climbing a tree by clinging to branches
Usage Note
Nguyapit describes the method of climbing a tree by wrapping the arms and legs around the trunk or branches and pulling oneself up — the technique used by children and coconut climbers alike. It is a precise, evocative word common in rural and agricultural contexts.
Examples
" Marunong siyang mag-nguyapit sa puno. "
Natural Translation
He/she knows how to climb by clinging to the tree.
Literal Translation
Knows he/she to-cling-climb on tree.
" Isang mabilis na nguyapit ang ginawa niya sa puno ng mangga. "
Natural Translation
He/she did a quick climb by clinging to the mango tree.
Literal Translation
One fast clinging-climb the did he/she to tree of mango.
" Bata pa lang ako ay sanay na akong mag-nguyapit sa matataas na puno ng niyog tuwing tag-init. "
Natural Translation
Ever since I was a child, I was already used to climbing up tall coconut trees by clinging to them every summer.
Literal Translation
Child still only I already-accustomed I to-cling-climb on tall trees of coconut every summer.
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