Ihawak (en. Hold)

/iˈha.wak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Put behind or hold to control or possess.

Hold the door while I close it.

Ihawak mo ang pinto habang sinasara ko ito.

Hold an object at an angle.

Hold your cellphone properly while taking a picture.

Ihawak ang iyong cellphone nang maayos habang nagtatake ng larawan.

Maintain balance by holding.

Hold yourself steady while walking on the thin path.

Ihawak ang iyong sarili nang maayos habang naglalakad sa manipis na daan.

hold it properly

Hold it well for proper control.

ihawak mo nang mabuti

hold in hand

Hold it using your hand.

ihawak sa kamay

hold

A form of verb meaning to receive or catch something.

hawak

to grip

The act of holding or gripping something.

paghawakan

a tight hold

Just grip the cellphone tightly because it might fall.

Ihilig mo na lang ang cellphone, hawak na mahigpit kasi baka mahulog.

to hold or take care of something temporarily

Hold that for me, I'll easily get it back to you.

Ihawak mo sa akin 'yan, madali akong makakabawi sa'yo.