Ipanghukay (en. To be dug)
/ipang-hukay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
to carry out the process of digging using a tool such as a shovel or any other digging instrument.
Use it to dig the ground for planting trees.
Ipanghukay mo ang lupa para sa pagtatanim ng mga puno.
the action of digging to retrieve things buried beneath the ground.
Dig out the part of the road to fix the water.
Ipanghukay ang bahagi ng daan upang ayusin ang tubig.
the behavior or attitude of a person who is digging.
The workers are digging the ground for the project.
Ang mga manggagawa ay ipinapanghukay ang lupa para sa proyekto.
Etymology
This word comes from the root word 'hukay' which means 'to dig'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to dig the ground
to start digging the ground for a purpose
ipanghukay ang lupa
Related Words
dig
the act of digging or such a hole in the ground.
hukay
shovel
a tool used for digging.
pala
Slang Meanings
to talk or chat aimlessly
His/Her digging is endless, just stories about his/her life.
Sobrang panghukay niya, walang katapusang kwento tungkol sa buhay niya.
to study or research unnecessarily
Why are you digging into trivia if it's not going to be needed for the exam?
Bakit panghukay ka ng panghukay sa trivia kung hindi naman ito kakailanganin sa exam?