yapos
yápos with stress marks
to embrace tightly
Usage Note
Yapos conveys a close, tight embrace and carries warmth and affection. It is often used between family members or close friends, especially during reunions or emotional moments. The word implies more physical closeness than the general term 'yakap'.
Examples
" Mahigpit ang yapos niya. "
Natural Translation
His embrace is tight.
Literal Translation
Tight the embrace his.
" Mahigpit ang yapos ng ina sa bata. "
Natural Translation
The mother's embrace of the child is tight.
Literal Translation
Tight the embrace of mother to child.
" Nang magkita sila matapos ang ilang taon, mahigpit ang yapos nila na para bang ayaw nang bumitaw. "
Natural Translation
When they saw each other after several years, their embrace was tight, as if neither wanted to let go.
Literal Translation
When met they after the several years, tight the embrace their that like as-if dislike already to-let-go.
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