Hagot (en. Pull)
/haɡot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of pulling or lifting an object.
He gave a tug on the rope to retrieve the item from above.
Nagbigay siya ng hagot sa lubid upang makuha ang bagay mula sa itaas.
A sudden tug or pull.
He felt the tug of the wind as he ran.
Naramdaman niya ang hagot ng hangin nang siya ay tumakbo.
verb
To perform the action of pulling.
He pulls the problems in his life.
Hagat ang mga prublema sa kanyang buhay.
Etymology
Originates from the root word 'hagupit', meaning to pull or lift.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't pull for too long.
Avoid pulling things for too long.
Huwag mag-hagot nang matagal.
Related Words
lash
A strong strike or force against something.
hagupit
pulling
The act of tugging or pulling.
hatak
Slang Meanings
A quick retreat or leaving.
His haul to the shelter was really fast!
Ang hagot niya sa pasilong ay talagang mabilis!
Running away or saving oneself from something one wants to avoid.
When she saw her crush, she made a haul away.
Nang makita ang crush niya, nag-hagot siya papalayo.
To hurry or leave without notice.
When she received the call, she hurried off to the office.
Nang matanggap ang tawag, hagot siya kaagad sa opisina.