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    Dakmain (en. To seize)

    /dɑːk.maɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of quickly grabbing or seizing.
    Seize the ball before it falls.
    Dakmain mo ang bola bago ito mahulog.
    Act to take something or someone.
    Seize the opportunity while it's there.
    Dakmain ang pagkakataon habang ito'y nandiyan.

    Etymology

    Tagalog; from the word 'dakma' meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the opportunity
    Quickly grab the chance or opportunity
    dakmain ang pagkakataon

    Related Words

    grab
    The root word of 'dakmain' describing the action of taking.
    dakma
    snatch
    A term describing a quick grab.
    sunggab

    Slang Meanings

    Difficult to get up or go to another place.
    My body hurts, it feels like I just want to stay in bed and just dakmain the bed.
    Ang sakit ng katawan ko, parang ayaw na akong bumangon at dakmain na lang ang kama.
    To be lazy or lethargic.
    Yesterday, I just dakmained all day in front of the TV.
    Kahapon, nag-dakmain lang ako buong araw sa harap ng TV.