Hipuin (en. To touch)

hi-puin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of making contact between one object and another or to a person.
Do not touch the fire without protection.
Huwag hipuin ang apoy ng walang proteksyon.
The act of having physical interaction.
Sometimes, food falls to the ground when it is touched.
Minsan, ang pagkain ay nahuhulog sa lupa kapag nahipuan.
An action that often evokes emotion or reaction.
His heart was touched by the beauty of her voice.
Nahipuan ang kanyang puso sa ganda ng kanyang tinig.

Etymology

derived from the word 'hipo' which means 'to touch or approach'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not touch
do not remove or disturb something.
huwag hipuin
touch carefully
handle with care or gently.
hipuing mabuti

Related Words

touch
the act of making contact with an object.
hipo
brush
the physical contact with a friend or a special person.
salat

Slang Meanings

Touch or grab
Touch that pizza, it looks delicious!
Hipuin mo na 'yang pizza, mukhang masarap!
Talking or addressing people
It's okay, just touch them if they make a mistake.
Ayos lang yan, hipuin mo na lang sila pag nagkamali.
To get attention
Touch me when they arrive.
Hipuin mo ako pag nandiyan na sila.