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    Hawakan (en. Hold)

    ha-wá-kan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    the action of grabbing and holding something using the hand.
    Hold on to the end of the rope so you don't fall.
    Hawakan mo ang dulo ng lubid para hindi ka mahulog.
    the act of holding or controlling something.
    Hold my hand while we walk.
    Hawakan mo ang aking kamay habang naglalakad tayo.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hawak'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hold me
    information or care to ensure not to get lost.
    hawakan mo ako
    hold hands
    to help or give support together.
    hawakan ang kamay

    Related Words

    hold
    the action of grabbing and securing something.
    hawak
    hold / grip
    the act of having a connection or grip on something.
    kapit

    Slang Meanings

    to grab or hold something
    Can you hold my cellphone for a minute? I need to rest.
    Hawakan mo nga ang cellphone ko, kailangan kong magpahinga.
    to hold in one's heart
    Don’t worry, just hold my trust in you.
    Huwag kang mag-alala, hawakan mo ang tiwala ko sa'yo.
    to hold physically
    It feels great when you hold me like this!
    Ang saya kapag hinahawakan mo ako ng ganito!