Maghilahod (en. To draw water)

mah-hee-lah-hood

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to scoop or draw water from a source.

Draw water from the well.

Maghilahod ka ng tubig mula sa poso.

An action involving the use of a tool to obtain a liquid.

We needed to draw water for the plants.

Kinailangan naming maghilahod ng tubig para sa mga halaman.

Originates from the root word 'hilod' meaning 'squeeze' or 'press'.

to draw water

Performing the action of obtaining water.

maghilahod ng tubig

hilod

The word 'hilod' refers to the action of squeezing or removing something from a place.

hilod

poso

A source of water, commonly used for drawing drinking water.

poso

To hop on or ride someone else, especially on their back.

I pulled Mark to piggyback on the motorbike because I had no other ride.

Hinila ko si Mark para maghilahod sa motor kasi wala na akong ibang masasakyan.

To pull someone in to help or join.

Come on, come hang out with us, it’s fun here!

Sige na, maghilahod ka na dito sa amin, masaya dito!