Gahak (en. Grasp)

/ɡaˈhak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A brief way to have control or power.

In his hands lies the grasp of his destiny.

Sa kanyang mga kamay ay may gahak ng kanyang kapalaran.

A heavy struggle in battle that leads to abundance.

The grasp of war provided the town with several years of prosperity.

Ang gahak ng digmaan ay nagbigay sa bayan ng ilang taon ng kasaganaan.

grasp of fate

Having control or influence over one's destiny.

gahak ng kapalaran

grip

The act of having power or control over something.

hawak

Something unusual or somewhat weird about something or someone.

Wow, she's looking kind of gahak with her style today!

Grabe, parang gahak na siya sa style niya ngayon!

Someone who is trying too hard or showing off.

Those people posing in that selfie are so gahak!

Sobrang gahak ng mga nag-pose sa selfie na 'yun!

Something worthless or not true.

That news sounds so gahak, I don't believe it.

Parang gahak lang 'yang balita na 'yan, hindi ko paniwalaan.