Usages of malapit
Malapit nang magsimula ang pelikula sa telebisyon, kaya maglakad tayo nang mas mabilis papunta sa sala.
The movie on television is about to start, so let's walk faster to the living room.
Malapit na kaming umalis, pero si Tatay ay nanonood pa ng balita.
We are about to leave, but Father is still watching the news.
Malapit na sanang umulan kanina, pero uminit na naman ang araw.
It was about to rain earlier, but then the sun became hot again.
Malapit nang magsara ang restawran, kaya umorder na tayo ng panghimagas.
The restaurant is about to close, so let's order dessert now.
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