Hiratihin (en. To grab)

/hira.ti.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take or hold something with the hand.
He grabbed the bag and described its contents.
Hinatak niya ang bag at inilarawan ang nilalaman nito.
To pull or draw something towards oneself.
The child grabbed the toy closer to him.
Hinatak ng bata ang laruan papalapit sa kanya.
To attempt to get the attention of another.
He grabbed his friend during the conversation.
Hinatak niya ang kanyang kaibigan sa gitna ng pag-uusap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grab the heart
to win someone's heart; to court
hiratihin ang puso
grab the opportunity
take advantage of the situation or opportunity
hiratihin ang pagkakataon

Related Words

grab
The root word meaning to take or pull something.
hirati
hold
The act of having or gripping something in the hand.
hawak

Slang Meanings

In need of help or support in a difficult situation.
I hope you can reach me quickly, I need you to help me with these problems.
Sana makarating ka agad sa akin, hiratihin na kita sa mga problemang ito.
Feeling upset or hurt about someone.
You need to fix things with him, it seems like he's angry with you.
Hiratihin mo na siya, parang may galit sa'yo.