Kumahig (en. To demand)

/kuˈmahɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to request or ask for something from another person.

He demanded help from his friends.

Kumahig siya ng tulong mula sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Expression of desire or need for something.

He demanded a larger share in the project.

Kumahig siya ng mas malaking bahagi sa proyekto.

A form of asking that may follow a conversational statement.

They demanded answers to their questions.

Kumahig sila ng kasagutan sa kanilang mga tanong.

The word 'kumahig' originates from the root word 'hig', meaning 'tax' or 'skill'.

to demand help

to request support or assistance

kumahig ng tulong

to demand an answer

to request an answer or explanation

kumahig ng kasagutan

liking

Derived from the root 'hig' and can mean interest or inclination towards a subject.

hilig

demand

An English word equivalent to 'kumahig' meaning to ask or request.

demand

To eat quickly or in a hurry.

Come on, just grab a quick bite there at the corner before we go home!

Tara, kumahig ka na lang dyan sa kanto bago tayo umuwi!

To pick or gather various items.

I grabbed some snacks at the store earlier.

Nag-kumahig ako ng mga chichirya sa tindahan kanina.