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    Maghukay (en. To dig)

    /maɡhuˈkaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To make a hole or ditch in the ground using hands or tools.
    Let's dig a hole for the tree to be planted.
    Maghukay tayo ng hukay para sa puno na itatanim.
    An activity that requires effort and strength.
    He is digging the ground for his new project.
    Naghuhukay siya ng lupa para sa kanyang bagong proyekto.
    Digging to retrieve minerals or precious items from the ground.
    The miners are digging for gold in the mountain.
    Ang mga minero ay nagmghukay ng ginto sa bundok.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Digging for the truth
    To explore or research the truths.
    Maghukay ng katotohanan

    Related Words

    hole
    A pit or hole created from digging.
    hukay
    digger
    A person who professionally digs, such as a miner.
    manghukay

    Slang Meanings

    to crawl or to wriggle under
    It's like digging for treasure!
    Parang maghukay siya para makahanap ng kayamanan!
    to research or investigate
    Don't dig too much into my life!
    Huwag kang maghukay masyado sa buhay ko!
    to discover secrets
    Of course, you need to dig for amazing stories!
    Siyempre, kailangan mo maghukay para sa mga kamangha-manghang kwento!