Dagit (en. Snatch)

/ˈdaɡit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of quickly taking something unexpectedly.
Because of his speed, he managed to snatch the ball from his friend.
Dahil sa kanyang bilis, nagawa niyang dagitin ang bola sa kanyang kaibigan.
The act of seizing something from another person.
Thieves always wait to snatch people's bags.
Ang mga magnanakaw ay palaging nag-aabang upang dagitin ang mga bag ng tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seize the opportunity
Take advantage of a good opportunity or chance.
dagitin ang pagkakataon

Related Words

seize
A verb meaning to take or grab from others.
agaw
hold
A noun referring to the act of having or grasping something.
hawak

Slang Meanings

A beautiful or cool person
She's so fun, she's like a dagit!
Ang saya niya, parang dagit!
A child or youth
We should listen to the dagits, they're the future!
Dapat tayong makinig sa mga dagit, sila ang hinaharap!
Something cool or trendy
These new shoes are so dagit!
Ang ganda nitong bagong sapatos, dagit na dagit!