Maghugos (en. To pull out; to retrieve)

mah-hoo-gohs

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of retrieving or removing something from a place.
Pull out water from the well.
Maghugos ka ng tubig mula sa poso.
To carry out the action of removing unnecessary items.
Retrieve items that are no longer used.
Maghugos ka ng mga gamit na hindi na ginagamit.
To bring something to the right place for organization.
She retrieves the trash to the proper container.
Maghugos siya ng basura sa tamang lalagyan.

Etymology

Originates from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pull out something
to perform an action to remove or get an item
maghugos ng bagay

Related Words

pull-out
The process of removing or retrieving something from a location.
hugos
to remove
A verb describing the action of taking away something.
mag-alis

Slang Meanings

to clean the area
I hope you'll clean up before we eat, it's messy here!
Sana maghugos ka naman bago tayo kumain, ang gulo dito!
to wash the body (using water)
After coming from work, wash up first before sitting here!
Kapag galing sa trabaho, maghugos ka muna bago ka umupo dito!
to rinse or wash dishes after eating
Can you wash the dishes after eating?
Puwede ka bang maghugos ng plato pagkatapos kumain?