Hukayin (en. Dig)

hu-ka-yin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb referring to the action of opening or removing soil by digging or using tools.

Dig the ground before we plant the seedlings.

Hukayin mo ang lupa bago tayo magtanim ng mga punla.

Refers to the process of searching for items buried in the ground.

Dig around the house to find the lost items.

Hukayin ang paligid ng bahay para makahanap ng mga nawalang bagay.

To use tools like a shovel or spade for digging.

You need to dig the area using the shovel.

Kailangan mong hukayin ang lugar gamit ang pala.

Derived from the root word 'hukay' meaning 'to dig into the ground'.

dig for secrets

To investigate or search for information that is not easily accessible.

hukayin ang lihim

dig

A noun referring to a hole or cavity created in the ground from digging.

hukay

digging tool

A tool or instrument used to dig into the ground.

panghukay

to search or dig up secrets or information

Dig up their past conversations to get the truth.

Hukayin mo ang mga dati nilang usapan para makuha ang totoo.

to do something diligently or persistently

Get that assignment done, the deadline is tomorrow!

Hukayin mo na 'yang assignment mo, deadline na bukas!

to utilize past knowledge or experiences

Use the knowledge you gained from your previous job.

Hukayin mo ang mga natutunan mo sa dati mong trabaho.