Maguhitan (en. To sketch)
/maɡuˈhitan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of drawing or creating an image using pencil, pen, or other tools.
He wanted to sketch the view outside his window.
Nais niyang maguhitan ang tanawin sa labas ng kanyang bintana.
Creating lines or marks on a surface.
It was easy for him to sketch on paper using colored pens.
Madali para sa kanya na maguhitan sa papel gamit ang mga kulay na pentel.
Etymology
from the root word 'guhit' meaning 'line' or 'mark'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to sketch ideas
the process of generating ideas through drawing.
maguhitan ng ideya
Related Words
line
A mark or stroke created using a writing or drawing instrument.
guhit
artist
A person skilled or specialized in drawing.
dibuhista
Slang Meanings
to argue or debate
It's like we just maguhitan in any conversation, there's always an exchange of opinions.
Parang maguhitan lang kami sa kahit anong usapan, laging may palitan ng opinyon.
to argue over trivial matters
Why did you even maguhitan about that bag, it's just so petty.
Bakit ka pa kasi naguhitan tungkol sa bag na 'yun, ang petty lang.
to be overly grumpy for no good reason
He's so extra, we just maguhitan about the simplest things.
Sobrang OA na niya, maguhitan na lang kami tungkol sa mga simpleng bagay.