Mahawakan (en. To be able to be held)

mah-ah-wah-kan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb that means capable of being held or grasped by others.

The poem he wrote can be held by readers because of the beauty of the narrative.

Ang isinulat niyang tula ay mahawakan ng mga mambabasa dahil sa ganda ng pagkakasalaysay.

The act of causing something to be able to be held.

You need to be careful with your movements so that you can hold the time.

Kailangan mong maging maingat sa iyong galaw upang ang oras ay mahawakan mo.

The word 'mahawakan' comes from the root word 'hawak' which means 'to hold' or 'to grasp'.

I want to talk to you or be with you.

I wish to connect with you or be together.

mahawakan kita

hold

This word means the action of gripping or supporting an object.

hawakan

To touch or regain control.

Once you get hold of the ball, you're the boss.

Kapag nahawakan mo na 'yung bola, ikaw na ang boss.

To feel or to be hurt.

I got a hold of the situation and it really hurts.

Nakahawakan ko 'yung sitwasyon at talagang masakit.

To grab hold of attention or interest.

That video really held my attention for a long time.

Yung video na 'yun, nakahawak sa atensyon ko pang matagal.