Dumahak (en. To lunge)

/duːmɑːhɑk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action performed in a quick manner, usually related to body movement.

He lunged at the challenge to reach his dreams.

Dumahak siya sa kahirapan upang maabot ang kanyang pangarap.

To jump or charge with the intention of grabbing something.

The child lunged from a standing position to grab the toy.

Ang bata ay dumahak mula sa pagkakatayo para makuha ang laruan.

An action of moving forward quickly and with determination.

He lunged towards the group of people to join the conversation.

Dumahak siya papunta sa pangkat ng mga tao upang makasali sa pag-usapan.

Root word: 'hak' with the prefix 'um' indicating focus on the doer.

lunging at the threat

to lunge or act quickly in response to danger

dumahak sa banta

hak

A quick action of filling space or grabbing something.

hak

to climb or ascend on something faster than usual

He rushed up the box to get his cellphone.

Dumahak siya sa kahon para makuha ang cellphone niya.

to hurry or suggest that there is something to catch up to

Let's rush, we might miss the bus!

Dumahak na tayo, baka mahuli tayo sa bus!