Magtahitahi (en. To sew)

/maɡtaˈhitaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action describing the act of sewing or joining things together.
He decided to sew clothes for their celebration.
Nagpasya siyang magtahitahi ng mga damit para sa kanilang selebrasyon.
The continuous joining of pieces of fabric in a way that creates a complete garment.
She is skilled at sewing quilts made from different fabrics.
Mahusay siya sa magtahitahi ng mga quilt na gawa sa iba't ibang tela.
The combination of the parts used in sewing.
Many materials are needed to sew a complete costume.
Kailangan ng maraming materyales para magtahitahi ng isang kumpletong costume.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sew clothes
the activity of cutting and joining fabric to make clothes
magtahitahi ng mga damit
to sew a quilt
joining pieces of fabric to make a quilt
magtahitahi ng quilt

Related Words

key
An item used to open or close something, here can refer to 'key' in sewing.
susi
tools
The tools or items commonly used in sewing, such as needles and threads.
gamit

Slang Meanings

to hide or keep low-key
You know, he wants to keep a low profile in the backyard, so he's always hiding from people.
Alam mo kasi, gusto niyang magtahitahi sa likod ng bahay kaya lagi siyang magtago-tago sa mga tao.
to be shy or hesitant
When we sew clothes, we just become shy and don’t want to be fitted.
Kapag nagta-tahi tayo ng mga damit, magkahiyaan na lang tayo na ayaw magpahulma.