Hirat (en. Shovel)

/hiːˈræt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used for digging or moving soil or other materials.
He used a shovel to move the soil from one place to another.
Gumamit siya ng hirat upang ilipat ang lupa mula sa isang lugar papunta sa iba.
Also refers to anything that has a property of being formed from soil.
Shovel covers are often used on construction sites.
Ang mga takip ng hirat ay madalas na ginagamit sa construction site.

Etymology

Derived from local contexts of living and identity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Shovel of soil
Pouring or digging soil using a shovel.
Hirat ng lupa

Related Words

planting
The activity of planting plants in the soil using a shovel.
pagtatanim

Slang Meanings

Super fun or just a chill vibe.
Wow, the party was so hirat last night! The gang had a blast.
Grabe, ang hirat ng party kagabi! Ang saya ng barkada.
A unique joy or laughter.
It's always hirat when I'm with Janna, no matter what we do, we just laugh.
Laging hirat kapag kasama si Janna, kahit anong gawin namin, tawa lang kami.