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title: "Near in Tagalog: Malapit | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say near in Tagalog. malapit. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Near" in Tagalog

Learn how to say near in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Near in Tagalog is "malapit".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "mah-lah-peet".

## Usage and cultural notes
Malapit is often used with landmarks to describe distance.

Use malapit for near or close by.

## Example sentences
- Malapit lang ang tindahan. - The store is just nearby. (directions)
- Malapit ba dito ang istasyon? - Is the station near here? (asking directions)

## Related words
- [Left](/tagalog/left/) - Kaliwa
- [Right](/tagalog/right/) - Kanan
- [Straight](/tagalog/straight/) - Diretso

## Related category
- [Directions and Navigation](/categories/directions/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
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