Katkatin (en. To climb)
ka-tka-tin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of climbing or ascending something.
He needs to climb the tree to get the fruit.
Kailangan niyang katkatin ang puno para makuha ang bunga.
The act of going from the bottom to the upper part of something.
The mountain is too high, but he is ready to climb it.
Masyadong mataas ang bundok, pero handa siyang katkatin ito.
Climbing to a high place using hands and feet.
With every climb, his bag gets heavier.
Sa bawat katkatin niya, mas bumibigat ang kanyang bag.
Etymology
The word 'katkatin' is derived from the root word 'katkat' which refers to the action of climbing or ascending something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
climb the mountain
Action of climbing a mountain.
katkatin ang bundok
climb the stairs
Action of climbing the stairs.
katkatin ang hagdang-bato
Related Words
climb
The root word meaning to ascend or climb something.
katkat
Slang Meanings
A scratch or minor cut that doesn't necessarily indicate a deep meaning.
Don't get too close to the grass, scratch that and you might get stuck in your underarm!
Huwag kang dumikit sa damo, katkatin mo yan at baka magkapagdikit-dikit ka sa underarm mo!
To scratch or to get irritated, often indicating annoyance.
That problem is like a scratch, it's easy to fix.
Parang katkatin lang ‘yang problema na ‘yan, madaling ayusin.
To start or launch an activity.
When are you going to kick off this project? It needs to start!
Kailan ka katkatin para sa project na ‘to? Dapat simulan na yan!