Kahigin (en. To grab)

/kaˈhiɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To execute a grab or capture firmly

Grab the door to prevent it from closing.

Kahigin mo ang pinto upang hindi ito sumara.

To hold tightly or snugly onto something

You need to grab the handle firmly.

Kailangan mong kahigin ang hawakan ng mabuti.

To perform the action of grabbing or seizing

Grab the ball from the table.

Kahigin mo ang bola mula sa lamesa.

From the word 'tight' which means to be tight or snug.

you grab

To give a command to hold or take an object.

kahigin mo

tightness

Refers to snug or strong grip.

higpit

To bite or eat excessively

After the buffet, I felt like I was kahigin!

Pagkatapos ng buffet, parang kahigin na ako!

To finish food quickly

You kahigin all the chips at the tin.

Kahigin mo na ang lahat ng chips sa tin.