Ipagkait (en. To deny)

ipag-ka-it

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act not to grant something that is usual or deserved.
The parents decided to deny his allowance.
Ang mga magulang ay nagpasya na ipagkait ang kanyang alawans.
Opposition to giving or emphasizing a demand or request.
Sometimes, it is necessary to deny things for the betterment of all.
Minsan, kinakailangan na ipagkait ang mga bagay para sa ikabubuti ng lahat.
The act of not giving something due to a person.
His decision caused a denial to those in need.
Ang kanyang desisyon ay nagdulot ng ipagkait sa mga nangangailangan.

Etymology

root word: 'kait'

Common Phrases and Expressions

deny the right
Not granting a person their deserved rights.
ipagkait ang karapatan
deny assistance
Not giving the necessary help to a person.
ipagkait ang tulong

Related Words

withdraw
A form of avoiding giving help or support.
mingit

Slang Meanings

to twist
Don't twist my words, I feel like you're depriving me of the truth.
Huwag mo akong itwist sa mga sinasabi mo, ang pakiramdam ko ay pinagkaitan mo ako ng totoo.
nonsense
Are you serious? Just deprive me of that nonsense.
Seryoso ba yan? Ipagkait mo na ang kalokohan na yan sa akin.
to avoid trouble
Can you just deprive me of that trouble, I'm already sideways here.
Puwede bang ipagkait mo na lang yung pahirap na 'yan, patagilid na ako kasi.