Cling in Tagalog

“Cling” in Tagalog is “Kumapit” or “Dumikit” – referring to holding tightly or sticking closely to something. This term beautifully captures the essence of attachment and adhesion in Filipino language.

[Words] = Cling

[Definition]:

• Cling /klɪŋ/
• Verb 1: To hold on tightly to something or someone.
• Verb 2: To stick or adhere to something.
• Verb 3: To remain emotionally or mentally attached to someone or something.

[Synonyms] = Kumapit, Dumikit, Makapit, Magsabit, Magyakap, Humawak nang mahigpit

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The wet shirt began to cling to his body after the rain.
• Ex1_PH: Ang basang damit ay nagsimulang dumikit sa kanyang katawan pagkatapos ng ulan.
• Ex2_EN: The child would cling to her mother whenever she felt scared.
• Ex2_PH: Ang bata ay kumakapit sa kanyang ina tuwing nararamdaman niyang takot.
• Ex3_EN: The vine continued to cling to the old stone wall.
• Ex3_PH: Ang baging ay patuloy na kumakapit sa lumang pader na bato.
• Ex4_EN: She tends to cling to outdated traditions and refuses to change.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay may ugaling kumapit sa mga luma nang tradisyon at tumanggi sa pagbabago.
• Ex5_EN: The climber had to cling to the rocky surface with all his strength.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mang-akyat ay kailangang kumapit sa mabatong ibabaw gamit ang lahat ng kanyang lakas.