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    Dakip (en. Catch)

    /da.ˈkip/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of holding or receiving something.
    Catch the ball as it falls.
    Dakipin mo ang bola habang bumabagsak ito.
    The action that indicates care or control.
    Seize this opportunity before it disappears.
    Dakipin mo ang pagkakataon na ito bago mawala.
    To cause the exhaustion or loss of something.
    Hold on to your ideas before they pass.
    Dakipin mo ang mga ideya mo bago pa ito malagpasan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'dakip' meaning 'to hold' or 'to embrace'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Seize the opportunity
    Don’t let a good opportunity slip by.
    Dakipin mo ang pagkakataon
    Hold on to your dreams
    Do not give up on your aspirations.
    Dakipin mo ang iyong mga pangarap

    Related Words

    to catch
    The form of the verb meaning 'to hold' or 'to embrace'.
    dakipin

    Slang Meanings

    Stick with me
    Hold on to the fun while we play.
    Dakip tayo sa saya habang naglalaro.
    Don't let go
    Just hang on, the fight isn't over yet!
    Dakip lang, hindi pa tapos ang laban!
    Be part of it
    Let's stick to the plan, I'm in!
    Dakip na tayo sa plano, game na!