Kawit (en. Hook)

ka-wit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An item used to catch or hold something.

I used a hook to hang my bag on the wall.

Gumamit ako ng kawit para isabit ang aking bag sa pader.

The end of an object that is curved and serves as a catcher.

The hook on the fishing rod catches fish.

Ang kawit sa dulo ng pamingwit ay nakakahuli ng isda.

A symbol or representation of connection.

The hook is also used in diagrams to show connection.

Ang kawit ay ginagamit din sa mga diagram upang ipakita ang koneksyon.

Ang 'kawit' ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog na nangangahulugang pang-akit o pang-sabit.

hook of words

A term used to describe basic statements.

kawit ng salita

hooking

A noun referring to the process of using a hook.

kawitan

A place or town in Cavite, but it's also used in slang to refer to someone who is 'lying' or 'making excuses'.

Stop kawit-ing, I know you didn't go to work!

Huwag ka na ngang mag-kawit, alam kong hindi ka pumunta sa work!

Used to refer to something or someone that looks 'pitiful' or 'suffering'.

The way she looks now, she's really kawit-looking.

Ang kanyang hitsura ngayon, kawit na kawit na talaga.