Handugan (en. Hold)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Refers to a grasp, commonly used to describe the act of holding or supporting something tightly.
The child's hold on his new toy was full of joy.
Ang handugan ng bata sa kanyang bagong laruan ay puno ng saya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grasp of the heart
Support or giving love from the heart.
handugan ng puso

Related Words

to hold
A verb meaning to hold or support something.
hawakan

Slang Meanings

That's the only solution to your problem, because it comes off like a gun.
Sometimes, that's the only solution to your problem, because it feels like you're bringing a gun to it.
Minsan, yun lang ang solusyon sa problema mo, kasi parang handugan ang dating.
Our conversations are always like guns, just like gunslingers outside.
Our conversations are always like guns, just like the gunslingers outside.
Palaging handugan ang mga usapan namin, parang mga pistolero sa labas.
He doesn't want to back down, he's fearless in that fight.
He doesn't want to back down, he's fearless in that fight.
Ayaw niyang umatras, handugan siya sa laban na yun.
In every conflict they have, it's always like guns, like a fight.
In every encounter they have, it's always like guns, like a fight.
Sa bawat engkwentro nila, handugan lagi, parang laban-laban lang.