Hatakin (en. To pull)
/haˈta.kɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the act of pulling.
You need to pull the rope tightly.
Kailangan mong hatakin ang lubid nang mabuti.
To drag an object towards a specific direction.
Pull the door to open it.
Hatakin mo ang pinto upang buksan ito.
An action that encourages another person or object to move.
Sometimes we need to pull each other onto the right path.
Minsan ay kailangan nating hatakin ang isa't isa sa tamang landas.
Etymology
root word: hataw (Tagalog)
Common Phrases and Expressions
pull me
Talking to someone asking for help to move or get to a place.
hatakin mo ako
Related Words
hataw
Commonly used term describing swift movement or striking.
hataw
Slang Meanings
Beast in running; way ahead of everyone.
You're really fast, it's like you can outpace all your competitors.
Ang bilis mo talagang humatak, parang hatakin mo lahat ng kalaban mo.
Pull yourself; push yourself to improve.
You need to pull your own motivation to pass the exam.
Dapat hatakin mo ang sarili mong motivation para makapasa sa exam.
Make popular; trend it.
I want to make my song go viral.
Gusto kong hatakin yung kanta ko para maging viral.