Kuhila (en. Pull)

ku-hi-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of pulling or retrieving something from a place.
People pull water from the well every morning.
Kuhila ng tubig mula sa poso ang mga tao tuwing umaga.
To act in order to move something towards oneself or in a specific direction.
The child pulls the bag from the table.
Kuhila ng bag ang bata mula sa lamesa.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'kuhila' ay nagmula sa mga salitang ugat na may kinalaman sa paghuhugot o pagkuha.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pulling of hands
To identify and call someone by attraction.
kuhila ng kamay

Related Words

pull
A term also referring to the action of pulling or tugging.
hila
pulling area
A form of 'kuhila' meaning the place or thing being pulled.
kuhilan

Slang Meanings

Beauty
This beauty is like an angel!
Ang kuhilang ito ay parang anghel!
Charming
She is really charming, I can't take my eyes off her!
Kuhila talaga siya, hindi ko maalis ang tingin ko!
Cute
That cute baby is so adorable!
Ang kuhilang baby na 'yun, napaka-cute!