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    Hawak (en. Hold)

    ha-wak

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The way of supporting or holding an object or person.
    His grip on his bag is tight.
    Ang hawak niya sa kanyang bag ay mahigpit.
    A representative relationship or connection.
    The teacher has a strong hold on his students' attention.
    May matibay na hawak ang guro sa atensyon ng kanyang mga estudyante.
    verb
    The action of holding or gripping something.
    I hold her hand while we walk.
    Hawak ko ang kanyang kamay habang naglalakad kami.
    The process of taking or holding onto something.
    Hold the door handle before entering.
    Hawakan mo ang hawakan ng pinto bago pumasok.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hawak' meaning 'to hold' or 'to grip'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hand in hand
    Refers to a strong connection or support, often in the context of a relationship.
    Hawak-kamay

    Related Words

    handle
    The term for the item used as a basis for holding.
    hawakan

    Slang Meanings

    You've got this!
    You've got this, I can't hold back anymore!
    Hawak mo na 'to, hindi ko na kayang pigilin!
    Hand in hand
    We seem really close, always hand in hand!
    Parang chummy na tayo, hawak kamay na lagi!
    As long as you got it
    As long as you got it, that's fine!
    Basta hawak, okay lang yan!
    You hold my heart
    You hold my heart, but you don't even know it!
    Hawak ng puso mo, pero di mo alam!