kapet
Phonetic
[kɑpɛt]
English: Translation
to hold or grasp something, or to have someone at one's beck and call, often implying a sense of obligation or indenture. English Synonyms: hold, grasp, grip, clasp, clutch; control, dominate, command
Bikol: Translation
kapot
Part of Speech
verb
Semantic Domain
Physical Actions
Example Sentence
Kapetkapet ko ading sabot.
English: Example Sentence
I'm holding a strand of abaca fiber.
Notes
- see: kakapetan or kakaptan
- "Kapetan mo ading kamet ko." (Hold my hand.)
- "Kapet ko ana polis naa-an, di' ika maandax." (That policeman is at my beck and call, don't get anxious.)
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