Madawit (en. To bring back)

/madawit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of action related to attraction or pulling.
The catching of fish is part of traditional fishing.
Ang madawit ng isda ay bahagi ng tradisyunal na pangingisda.
verb
The act of obtaining or claiming something from another place or person.
He often pulls ideas from other cultures.
Madalas siya madawit ng mga ideya mula sa ibang mga kultura.

Etymology

a root word 'dawit' meaning 'to pull' or 'to catch'

Common Phrases and Expressions

pull me to you
refusal or returning something.
madawit ka sa akin

Related Words

pull
An action of pulling or obtaining.
dawit
pull
The act of emphasizing or forcing.
hila

Slang Meanings

A term used for someone who is too noisy or loud.
When Marco started being loud, Janna said, 'Oh no, you're being madawit again!'
Kaya nang nag-ingay si Marco, sabi ni Janna, 'Hala, madawit ka na naman!'
A term for someone who loves to get involved in conversations or gossip.
Ate Josie is madawit because she always wants to know all the news in the community.
Si ate Josie, madawit kasi gusto lagi malaman lahat ng balita sa barangay.