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    Humiwa (en. Snatch)

    hu-mi-wá

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of taking quickly or suddenly.
    He snatched the bag from the table.
    Humiwa siya ng bag mula sa lamesa.
    Performing an action with force or theft.
    He snatched the cellphone from his pocket.
    Humiwa siya ng cellphone sa kanyang bulsa.
    Taking something that does not belong to you.
    It is forbidden to snatch something that isn't yours.
    Bawal ang humiwa ng bagay na hindi iyo.

    Etymology

    Related to the word 'huli', 'humiwa' originates from the act of taking or acquiring.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    snatched the opportunity
    Quickly seizing an opportunity.
    humiwa ng pagkakataon

    Related Words

    catch
    The act of capturing or taking, often involving theft.
    huli

    Slang Meanings

    Running quickly or borrowing time.
    Run already because we are leaving!
    Humiwa ka na kasi aalis na tayo!
    To join or participate in a conversation.
    He jumped into the conversation when his friend left.
    Humiwa siya sa usapan nung umalis yung kaibigan niya.
    To interfere or mingle in a situation.
    He meddled in the chaos which made everyone angry.
    Nag-humiwa siya sa gulo kaya tuloy nagalit lahat.