Magukyabit (en. To cling or adhere)

/ma.gu.kyabit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To climb or go onto something by holding or clinging to it.

The child clung to his mother while they were walking.

Ang bata ay nagukyabit sa kanyang ina habang naglalakad sila.

To approach a thing or person with a hold or grip.

He will cling to the tree to climb up.

Siya ay magukyabit sa kahoy upang makakyat sa taas.

cling to life

to accept challenges and improve oneself

magukyabit sa buhay

hold

The state of holding or clinging to something.

kapit

grip

An action of holding something using the hand.

hawak

To pretend to be rich or affluent.

Mark is such a show-off, you’d think he’s rich with the clothes he wears.

Grabe ang magukyabit ni Mark, akala mo kung sinong mayaman sa mga damit niya.

To exhibit excessive pride or arrogance.

My sibling always shows off to their friends, acting like they are the richest here.

Yung kapatid ko, palaging magukyabit sa mga kaibigan niya, parang siya ang pinakamayaman dito.

To boast or hype oneself up.

Don’t brag too much, I hope you won’t embarrass yourself with what you’re saying.

Huwag kang masyadong magukyabit, sana hindi ka mabulilyaso sa mga pinagsasabi mo.