Mangugit (en. To dig)

/maŋuˈɡit/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb meaning to dig or to provoke something.
Dig into the ground to find water veins.
Mangugit ka sa lupa upang makahanap ng mga ugat ng tubig.
Digging with the intent to retrieve something from it.
Let's dig in the grass to find buried objects.
Mangugit tayo sa damuhan para makahanap ng mga natagpuang bagay.
An action that can be done in different directions when looking for something.
He dug in various parts of the yard for his lost toy.
Mangugit siya sa iba’t ibang dako ng bakuran para sa kanyang nawalang laruan.

Etymology

From the word 'gugit' meaning to dig or to disturb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

digging the earth
To dig in the ground for a purpose such as planting or searching.
mangugit ng lupa
digging for treasure
Searching or extracting valuable items from the ground.
mangugit ng kayamanan

Related Words

scoop
A word meaning to dig or to disturb something.
gugot
mound
A raised part of the earth usually formed through digging.
umpok

Slang Meanings

be careful or watch out.
Be careful with your things, they might get lost.
Mangugit ka sa mga gamit mo, baka mawala.
be wise in making decisions.
Be wise in choosing your friends, they might just bring trouble.
Mangugit ka sa pagpili ng barkada, baka magdala lang ng gulo.
be alert or observant.
Be alert in your surroundings, there are people around with bad intentions.
Mangugit sa paligid, may mga tao diyan na masama ang balak.