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    Maghuhukay (en. Digger)

    ma-ghu-hu-kay

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning 'to make a hole' or 'to dig in the ground'.
    He will dig the ground for building a house.
    Maghuhukay siya ng lupa para sa pagtatayo ng bahay.
    Refers to the act of carving or creating space in the ground.
    Diggers are also used to find treasures.
    Ang maghuhukay ay ginagamit din sa paghahanap ng mga kayamanan.
    The act of digging a hole using tools or hands.
    The person will dig the ground using a shovel.
    Maghuhukay ang tao sa lupa gamit ang pala.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'hukay' meaning 'to dig' or 'excavate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dig for treasures
    People searching for treasures underground.
    maghuhukay ng kayamanan
    digging for foundation
    Preparing for construction by digging the foundation.
    maghuhukay para sa pundasyon

    Related Words

    hole
    The hole created by digging.
    hukay
    shovel
    A tool used for digging.
    pala
    digger (occupation)
    A person who digs as a profession.
    tagahukay

    Slang Meanings

    Searching for money or wealth
    Come on, let's dig for gold at the beach!
    Sige na, maghuhukay tayo ng gold sa beach!
    To investigate or research
    I will dig into the internet about the new game.
    Maghuhukay ako sa internet about sa bagong laro.
    To look for information
    I need to dig around about the area to find a good place to eat.
    Kailangan kong maghuhukay tungkol sa paligid para makahanap ng magandang kainan.