Garotihin (en. To strangle)
ga-ro-ti-hin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To pull the body of a person using a rope or cord.
In the movie, the protagonist was treated in a way that was not pleasant and was made to be garotihin.
Sa pelikula, ang bida ay ginamot nang hindi kaaya-aya at ginawa itong garotihin.
To torment a person by applying severe pressure to the neck.
For his crime, he was chosen to be garotihin by the authorities.
Sa kanyang pagkakasala, siya ay pinili na garotihin ng mga awtoridad.
Etymology
The word 'garotihin' is derived from the word 'garote' which means a method of execution using a tight cord or rope.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to strangle the enemy
to do something to obstruct the enemy in a harmful way
garotihin ang kalaban
Related Words
garote
A type of execution method using a tight cord.
garote
decapitation
The process of removing a person's head.
pugot
Slang Meanings
To kill or hurt using a knife
You might get stabbed by the gang members if you're not careful.
Baka garotihin ka ng mga gang members kung hindi ka mag-iingat.
To act fake or be treacherous
What he did by leaving her was like stabbing respect in the back.
Ang ginawa niyang pag-iwan sa kanya ay para siyang garotihin sa respeto.