Mangatal (en. To grasp)

mang-a-tal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of holding or grabbing something.

You need to grasp the newspaper well so that it won't tear.

Kailangan mong mangatal ng mabuti ang diyaryo upang hindi ito mapunit.

Shows the action of holding a thing in the hands.

Grasp the ripe fruit to enjoy its proper taste.

Mangatal ng hinog na prutas upang mag-enjoy sa tamang lasa nito.

An action performed to properly seize something.

You should grasp properly while walking.

Dapat kang mangatal ng maayos habang naglalakad.

The word 'mangatal' originates from the root word 'katal' which means 'to hold' or 'it is an action.'

to grasp tools

Hold and arrange the equipment.

mangatal ng kasangkapan

hold

The action of holding.

hawak

grasp

Root word meaning 'to hold.'

katal

To argue or to confront

Don't make a fuss, let's just avoid the trouble.

Huwag nang mangatal, umiwas na lang tayo sa gulo.

To engage in inappropriate actions or do what shouldn't be done

Can you really make a scene in front of people?

Kaya mo bang mangatal sa harap ng mga tao?

To plead or ask for help from others

Mark always begs his classmates when he needs help with assignments.

Laging mangatal si Mark sa mga kaklase kapag kailangan ng tulong sa assignments.