Dumakip (en. To catch)

du-ma-kip

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Acting to gain someone's attention.
He caught attention with his dance.
Dumakip siya ng pansin sa kanyang pagsasayaw.
To gather or accumulate items.
He gathered old books for his collection.
Dumakip siya ng mga lumang aklat para sa kanyang koleksyon.
Indicates the action of catching or taking something.
He caught a fish in the lake.
Dumakip siya ng isda sa lawa.

Etymology

The word 'dumakip' comes from the root word 'dakip' which means 'to catch' or 'to take.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

catch attention
Bringing attention or interest from others.
dumakip ng atensyon

Related Words

catch
The root word of 'dumakip,' meaning 'to catch' or 'to take.'
dakip

Slang Meanings

To help or be a part of work or tasks.
He participated in doing our homework.
Dumakip siya sa paggawa ng takdang-aralin namin.
To join in or integrate into a group.
He joined our group when we were playing.
Dumakip siya sa barkada namin nung naglalaro kami.
To enter or join in an activity or event.
He attended the barangay fiesta even though he wasn't from there.
Dumakip siya sa fiesta ng barangay kahit hindi siya taga roon.