Isukbit (en. To grasp)

/i-su-kbit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of holding or catching something.

Grasp your bag on your back before we leave.

Isukbit mo ang iyong bag sa likod bago tayo umalis.

The action of taking something with the hand.

You should grasp the paper on the table if you want to take it.

Dapat isukbit mo ang papel sa mesa kung gusto mo itong dalhin.

grasp on the shoulder

Place or sling something on the shoulder.

isukbit sa balikat

grasp

A root word referring to holding or grasping something.

sukbit

pull

Action of pulling or drawing something.

hila

A term used for someone who is overly obedient or loyal

He's like an isukbit, whatever you say, he follows immediately!

Parang isukbit siya, kahit anong sabihin mo, susunod agad!

A person who doesn't think carefully before acting

Don't be an isukbit, think first before you join.

Huwag kang maging isukbit, mag-isip ka muna bago ka sumama.

Someone without their own decisions, always relying on others

As an isukbit, he's always eager for his friends' approval.

Bilang isukbit, lagi na lang siyang nananabik sa approval ng mga kaibigan niya.