Magripa (en. To grip)

ma-gripa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To reach or hold tightly.

We should grip properly in difficult situations.

Dapat tayong magripa ng maayos sa mga pagkakataong mahirap.

To hold an object so it does not slip or lose control.

You need to grip the steering wheel tightly while driving.

Kailangan mong magripa ng maayos sa manibela habang nagmamaneho.

To have a tight hold on something.

He couldn't move properly because he was gripping his bag tightly.

Hindi siya makagalaw ng maayos dahil nagripa siya sa kanyang bag.

Derived from the word 'grip' in English.

grip properly

Hold well or firmly.

magripa nang maayos

grip

An English word referring to holding or gripping tightly.

grip

To show off or to be boastful to others.

He used to be quiet, but now it seems like he's showing off his new billiard winnings.

Dati siyang tahimik, pero ngayon parang nagmagripa na siya sa mga bagong pagka-bilard na napanalunan niya.

To be hard-headed or to persist in bad behavior.

He's had 20 shots already, but he's still not giving up, as if it doesn't matter.

Naka-20 shots na siya, pero hindi pa rin nagmamagripa, parang wala lang.

To attract attention or to get into a fight with others.

Don't use a minor conversation as a reason to confront someone.

Huwag mong gawing dahilan ang maliit na usapan para magmagripa ka sa tao.