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    Mahigtan (en. To hurt)

    /maˈhiɡtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of injuring or causing pain to others.
    Don't miss the people around you.
    Huwag mong mahigtan ang mga tao sa paligid mo.
    The action of delivering a bad feeling or illness to another person.
    We do this often when we get angry, which we do not know we can do with others.
    Madalas natin itong ginagawa kapag tayo ay nagagalit, na sa di natin alam ay mahigtan natin ang iba.
    Doing something that causes harm to another individual or self.
    It should not be overlooked by things that are so angry.
    Hindi dapat mahigtan ang sarili sa mga bagay na labis na makakapagpagalit.

    Etymology

    From the word 'higtan' which means 'to become powerful' or 'to inflict harm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do not hurt the feelings of others.
    Avoid causing pain or negative feelings to others.
    Huwag mahigtan ang damdamin ng iba.

    Related Words

    hurt
    The root word meaning the act of inflicting injury or pain.
    higtan

    Slang Meanings

    Super impressive effect or skill of a person or thing.
    That impressive basketball player, my ticket is always worth it!
    Ang mahigtan na basketball player na 'yan, laging sulit ang ticket ko!
    Something truly amazing or astonishing.
    This new gadget is impressive, the features are great!
    Mahigtan ang bagong gadget na ito, ang ganda ng features!
    Refers to an activity or event that is very entertaining or intense.
    Wow, that party is impressive, it was a blast!
    Grabe, mahigtan ang party na 'yan, ang saya!