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    Dagitin (en. To snatch)

    da-gi-tin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that describes the act of taking or removing something from a person or place.
    The thief arrived and snatched the victim's bag.
    Dumating ang magnanakaw at dagitin ang bag ng biktima.
    The act of grabbing and snatching an object that does not belong to you.
    He tried to snatch his cellphone from his pocket.
    Sinubukan niyang dagitin ang kanyang cellphone mula sa kanyang bulsa.

    Etymology

    From the root 'dagit' meaning 'to take or remove'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    snatch the opportunity
    Immediately take advantage of an opportunity or benefit.
    dagitin ang oportunidad

    Related Words

    dagit
    The root word meaning 'to take or remove'.
    dagit

    Slang Meanings

    To connect or join things together.
    The joining of the pieces of wood resulted in a beautiful artwork.
    Ang pagkaka-dagitin ng mga piraso ng kahoy ay nagresulta sa magandang obra.
    To unite or gather people together.
    Everyone was happy during the gathering of the entire group at Juan's house.
    Masaya ang lahat sa dagitin ng lahat ng tropa sa bahay ni Juan.