Dakutin (en. To seize)

/da-ku-tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Action of taking something using the hand.

Grab the ripe fruits from the tree.

Dakutin mo ang mga hinog na prutas mula sa puno.

Drawing or lifting something from a lower position.

Pick up the book that fell on the floor.

Dakutin mo ang libro na nahulog sa sahig.

Suddenly taking attention or something.

Seize the opportunity when it comes.

Dakutin mo ang pagkakataon kapag ito ay dumating.

Derived from the root word 'dakot' meaning 'to grab or take'.

seize the opportunity

Immediately take the opportunity when it arises.

dakutin ang pagkakataon

grab

The act of taking or holding something.

dakot

take

Action of obtaining or having something.

kuhanin

To grab or snag, often used in a playful or joking manner without any malice.

Just grab that vinegar already, it's so fun!

Dakutin mo na nga 'yang suka, ang saya saya!

To uncover or learn a secret or something that isn't supposed to be found out.

You might find out that your phone has already been snagged!

Baka matuklasan mong na-dakut na pala 'yung cellphone mo!

To instigate a fight or quarrel, often said among youths.

Don't just keep snatching there, they might get upset.

Huwag kang dakut ng dakut diyan, baka magalit pa sila.