From root: yakap
Usage Note
Pagyakap is the noun form of the action. It can also be used figuratively for embracing a concept or change.
Examples
" Masarap ang pagyakap ng nanay. "
Natural Translation
A mother's hug feels nice.
Literal Translation
Pleasant the act-of-hugging of-the mother.
" Mahalaga ang pagyakap sa mga mahal sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Hugging loved ones is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-hugging to loved ones.
" Hindi madali ang pagyakap sa pagbabago, ngunit kailangan natin itong gawin upang umunlad bilang tao. "
Natural Translation
Embracing change is not easy, but we need to do it in order to grow as people.
Literal Translation
Not easy the embracing of change, but need we this do so-that grow as person.
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