Iahon (en. To raise)

/iˈahon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to lift or raise something from below to above.
Lift the boxes off the floor to clean the room.
Iahón mo ang mga kahon mula sa sahig upang linisin ang silid.
Used with clothes or other items related to lifting.
Lift your bag above your head.
Iahón mo ang iyong bag sa itaas ng iyong ulo.
An action aimed at bringing a person or thing to a higher position.
We need to lift the children to the high part of the mountain.
Kailangan nating iahon ang mga bata sa mataas na bahagi ng bundok.

Etymology

From the root word 'ahon' meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lift oneself
To change one's condition to become better.
iahon ang sarili
lift from despair
To rise from a difficult situation.
iahon mula sa pagkakalugmok

Related Words

ahon
The word 'ahon' means lifting or raising.
ahon
itaga
An action meaning to elevate a thing or person to a higher place.
itaga

Slang Meanings

Lift
Lift your bag so it's easier to get out.
Iahon mo yung bag mo para mas madaling makalabas.
Take
Take the water from the well.
Iahon mo yung tubig mula sa balon.
Seize
Seize this opportunity, don't let it slip by!
Iahon mo yung pagkakataon na 'to, huwag mong palampasin!