Ipahagod (en. To stroke)

/ipaˈhaɡod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to rub or stroke something gently.
Stroke your hand on the back of the cat.
Ipahagod mo ang iyong kamay sa likod ng pusa.
To create a gentle contact only on the surface of the object.
Rub the sponge on the floor to clean it.
Ipahagod mo ang espongha sa sahig para linisin ito.
To cause a soft wave or movement on a surface.
Stroke your finger on the water's surface to catch the fish's attention.
Ipahagod mo ang iyong daliri sa ibabaw ng tubig para makuha ang atensyon ng isda.

Etymology

Root word: hagod

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stroke your hand
Rub using your hand on something.
Ipahagod ang iyong kamay

Related Words

stroke
The action of touching or applying pressure on the surface of something.
hagod

Slang Meanings

saying something can be done that is fun and comforting
Okay, just let me feel that, I want to relax too.
Sige, ipahagod mo na lang yan sa akin, parang gusto ko rin mag-relax.
a tedious task that you wish to pass on to someone else
Oh no, there's so much homework, just let the teacher handle that.
Naku, ang dami na namang homework, ipahagod mo na lang yan sa teacher.