Magpahitit (en. To prick or to sting)

/mɐg.pɐ.hi.tɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Magpahitit refers to the action of a sharp object gripping the body.

Prick yourself with a needle for the injection.

Magpahitit ka ng karayom sa balat para sa iniksyon.

Magpahitit can also refer to having a painful experience from injury.

I thought my heart pricked from what I was going through.

Aking naisip na magpahitit ang aking puso sa mga pinagdaraanan ko.

Root word: pahit

to prick at rice

to taste very spicy rice

magpahitit ng kanin

bitter

Refers to pain or itch from the grip of a sharp object.

pahit

to sulk or wallow in problems

Don't sulk, just endure your problems.

Huwag kang magpahitit, tiisin mo na lang 'yang problema mo.

to be overly emotional

Wow, sometimes just sulk a little to figure out what you really feel.

Grabe, paminsan-minsan magpahitit ka rin, para malaman mo kung ano talaga ang nararamdaman.