Humakot (en. To scoop)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To carry out the action of taking something from a container or place by using one's hand or another tool.
He scooped water from the well.
Humakot siya ng tubig mula sa balon.
The act of removing materials to transfer them to another location.
They scooped soil for the construction of the house.
Humakot sila ng lupa para sa pagtatayo ng bahay.
Filling a container with a material through scooping.
He scooped sand from the beach.
Humakot siya ng buhangin sa tabi ng dagat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to scoop ice
to take ice, usually for drinks or other use.
humakot ng yelo
to scoop soil
to take soil from one place to move it elsewhere.
humakot ng lupa

Related Words

amount of collected items
Refers to the quantity of items gathered or scooped.
hakot
tool used for scooping
A tool used for scooping.
scoop

Slang Meanings

To carry or gather a lot of things or heavy items.
As a well-known student, he/she was the one who carried off the trophies in that competition.
Bilang kilalang mag-aaral, siya ang humakot ng trofeo sa nasabing kompetisyon.
To receive a lot of awards or compliments.
He/She gathered a lot of prizes in that contest; he/she is really good!
Humakot siya ng premyo sa contest na iyon, talagang ang galing niya!
To become famous or a favorite among people.
He/She became trending on social media and attracted everyone's attention.
Naging trending siya sa social media at humakot ng atensyon ng lahat.