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    Maghalukay (en. To dig)

    /maɡˈhalukaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to dig into the ground or other substances.
    Dig into the ground to find treasures.
    Maghalukay ka sa lupa upang makahanap ng mga kayamanan.
    To conduct an investigation or research.
    We need to dig for information for our project.
    Kailangan natin maghalukay ng impormasyon para sa ating proyekto.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'halukay' which means to dig or investigate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dig for the truth
    To investigate or search for true information.
    maghalukay ng katotohanan

    Related Words

    digging
    The action or process of digging.
    halukay

    Slang Meanings

    to look for
    Look for a better outfit at the mall.
    Maghalukay ka ng mas magandang damit sa mall.
    to rummage around
    Rummage through the old stuff in the house to find the forgotten items.
    Halukayin mo ang mga lumang gamit sa bahay para makita ang mga naiwang bagay.