Gahisin (en. To be rigid or tough)

/gahi.sɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to be hard or not easily changed.
His viewpoint is tough, so he doesn't yield to changes.
Ang kanyang pananaw ay gahisin, kaya't hindi siya nagpapadala sa mga pagbabago.
Refers to the quality of being steadfast in situations.
You should be tough in your decisions to achieve your goals.
Dapat kang gahisin sa iyong desisyon, upang makamit ang iyong mga layunin.

Etymology

From the root word 'gahi' meaning hard or tough

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tough of circumstances
Meaning difficult times; challenges that are hard to overcome.
Gahe ng panahon

Related Words

hard
The root word referring to the characteristic of being hard or tough.
gahi

Slang Meanings

To do something extraordinary at night or to engage in an improper relationship.
Why does it seem like there are some 'gahisin' happening on the corner? It looks like something bad is going on.
Bakit parang may mga ga-gahisin sa kanto? Parang may nangyayaring di maganda.
To have fun or party until dawn.
Come on, let's 'gahisin' later at Mark's house!
Tara, mag-ga-gahisin tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Mark!