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    Maghikahos (en. To beg)

    mah-hee-kah-hos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb form meaning to seek help or donations from others.
    He begged for food from people on the street.
    Nagmaghikahos siya ng pagkain mula sa mga tao sa kalye.
    An action that describes asking for support or kindness.
    Many people begged during the time of the disaster.
    Maraming tao ang naghikahos sa panahon ng sakuna.

    Etymology

    The word 'maghikahos' is derived from the root word 'hikahos' which means 'to beg' or 'to seek a gift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to beg for help
    to ask for help from others
    maghikahos ng tulong
    begging for food
    asking for food from others
    nagmaghikahos ng pagkain

    Related Words

    hikahos
    The root word meaning to beg or to ask.
    hikahos
    mangangailangan
    A person in need of help or support.
    mangangailangan

    Slang Meanings

    to strive or to persist
    You just need to work hard for the future.
    Kailangan lang maghikahos para sa kinabukasan.
    to be diligent in life
    Work hard; not everything in life is given.
    Maghikahos ka, hindi lahat sa buhay ay ibinibigay.
    to persevere despite difficulties
    We need to strive even with many challenges.
    Dapat tayong maghikahos kahit na ang daming hamon.