Dakot (en. Grasp)

/da.kot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A unit of holding or a handful that can contain a certain amount of items.

He took a handful of sand from the beach.

Kumuha siya ng isang dakot na buhangin mula sa dalampasigan.

verb

The act of taking or holding something with the hand.

Grasp the fruits from the basket.

Dakotin mo ang mga prutas sa basket.

From the word 'dakot' originating from Tagalog roots.

handful of salt

Measurement equivalent to what one can hold in a full hand of salt.

dakot ng asin

handfuls

A manner of stating an amount that exceeds a regular handful.

dakot-dakot

Looking for something to eat, or occasionally it's referred to as 'dakot' in the beginning.

Let's grab a brunch later at the corner!

Dakot tayo ng brunch mamaya sa kanto!

Taking action following an event, like 'grab' or 'take'.

I’m grabbing this cake before it disappears!

Dakot ko na 'tong cake bago pa maglaho!

To join in or participate in a game.

Let’s join the game tonight!

Dakot tayo sa laro mamayang gabi!