Idahak (en. To call)

/idahak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To call or entice someone.
Call them so they can join us on our outing.
Idahak mo sila para makasama natin sa ating lakad.
Used to encourage others to participate or connect.
Invite your friend to the game.
Idahak mo ang iyong kaibigan sa laro.
A way to connect with others.
Let's call the neighbors for the gathering.
Idahak natin ang mga kapitbahay para sa salo-salo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dahak' which means 'to begin or to continue', often used in calling or enticing others.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Call him/her!
Entice him/her to come.
Idahak mo siya!
Let's call everyone!
Let's invite everyone to join.
Idahak natin ang lahat!

Related Words

dahak
A root word referring to the act of calling or enticing.
dahak

Slang Meanings

A killer, funny or annoying person.
Wow, Mark is such an idahak with his jokes!
Grabe si Mark, ang idahak niya sa mga jokes niya!
Sarcastic or someone who loves to make fun of others.
He's really an idahak, always in joke mode!
Idahak talaga siya, lagi na lang siyang nasa joke mode!