Agawin (en. Take away)

/aˈɡa.win/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform the action of taking something from a person or place.

Take the book from the table.

Agawin mo ang libro mula sa mesa.

Perform an action that causes loss to the owner.

Take away his pleasure with your words.

Agawin mo ang kanyang kasiyahan sa pamamagitan ng iyong mga salita.

To interfere or get involved in a situation that you should not interfere with.

Don't take his opportunity.

Huwag agawin ang kanyang pagkakataon.

from the word 'agaw'

take the opportunity

to seize an opportunity that is not yours.

agawin ang pagkakataon

hold and take

A term that refers to the act of taking in a more competitive or confrontational context.

agaw-agaw

a story or gossip where a person tarnishes the reputation of others

Wow, they really love to gossip at school, nothing else to do but spread rumors!

Grabe, ang hilig nilang mag-agawin sa eskwela, wala nang ginawa kundi magtsismis!

claiming ideas or topics that belong to someone else, acting as if you have the sole right to it

Why do you seem to take credit for the idea in our project?

Bakit parang nag-agaw ka ng ideya sa project namin?

destroying the relationship and bond of other people

Didn’t you know? The betrayal she caused us was really painful.

Hindi mo ba alam? Ang agaw na ginawa niya sa amin ay sobrang sakit.