Maghawak (en. To hold)

/maɡ.ha.wak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of taking or holding something using the hand.

Hold my hand while we cross the street.

Maghawak ka ng aking kamay habang tumatawid tayo sa kalsada.

The action of holding or supporting a person or thing.

Hold on to his dreams.

Maghawak ka para sa kanyang mga pangarap.

The initiative to have or hold something desired.

Let’s hold on to memories while looking at the old photo.

Maghawak tayo ng mga alaala habang pinapanood ang lumang larawan.

From the word 'hawak' meaning 'hold' or 'grasp'.

hold hands

Hold the hand of another as a sign of love or support.

maghawak ng kamay

grasp

The act of holding or gripping something.

hawak

holdable

An object that can be held.

hawakan

Holding hands, especially in a romantic context.

I hope we can just hold hands in the park later.

Sana magkawakan na lang tayo sa park mamaya.

Support or care for each other, often used among friends.

We need to hold together for this fight.

Kailangan nating maghawak para sa laban na ito.

Helping or supporting each other, possibly in a project or activity.

Alright, let's hold together in our project, okay?

Sige, maghawak tayo sa project natin, ha?