Magpatighaw (en. Quench)

/maɡ.pa.ti.ɡaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of quenching thirst.
You need to quench your thirst to feel relief from the heat.
Kailangan mong magpatighaw upang makaramdam ng ginhawa mula sa init.
The process of drinking something that alleviates thirst.
He quenched his thirst with cold water after running.
Nagpatighaw siya ng malamig na tubig matapos tumakbo.
Taking steps to satisfy the need for water or drink.
Quenching his thirst was necessary for him to continue.
Ang magpatighaw ng kanyang uhaw ay kinakailangan upang siya ay makapagpatuloy.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tighaw' which means 'to quench thirst.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

quench thirst
drinking to relieve thirst
magpatighaw ng uhaw

Related Words

quench
a root word referring to the alleviation of thirst.
tighaw
drink
any liquid that can be ingested.
inumin

Slang Meanings

to stay strong or not give up
Just hold on, you can do it!
Magpatighaw ka lang, kaya mo 'yan!
to be resilient despite challenges
No matter what happens, we need to stay strong.
Kahit anong mangyari, kailangan magpatighaw tayo.