Maguhuan (en. To engrave)

ma-gu-hu-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or object where carving or drawing is performed.
The maguhuan is filled with beautiful designs.
Ang maguhuan ay puno ng magagandang disenyo.
verb
The process of engraving or drawing on an object.
The engravers are working in the maguhuan.
Ang mga mang-uukit ay nagtatrabaho sa maguhuan.

Etymology

Root word: 'guhit' and 'an' meaning 'place of carving' or 'etching'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

carving in the engraver
to create designs using various materials
nag-uukit sa maguhuan

Related Words

line
A line or mark where designs or carvings are made.
guhit

Slang Meanings

To confess or admit something
I hope you both confess that you like each other.
Sana mag maguhuan kayo na gusto niyo ang isa't isa.
To talk truthfully
We need to really talk about what happened.
Kailangan na tayong mag maguhuan kung ano talagang nangyari.
To share a secret
Why don’t you just confess to him? He already knows everything.
Bakit hindi ka mag maguhuan sa kanya? Alam na niya lahat.