Mayhawak (en. Holder)
/maɪˈhawak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Person responsible for holding or carrying something.
He is the holder of the important document.
Siya ang mayhawak ng mahalagang dokumento.
An object used to hold or support another object.
The book holder is very useful.
Ang mayhawak ng libro ay napaka-kapaki-pakinabang.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'hawak' meaning 'to hold or to grasp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
holder of dreams
A person who carries or takes care of others' dreams.
mayhawak ng pangarap
holder of keys
A person who holds important information or access.
mayhawak ng susi
Related Words
hold
An action of taking or receiving something.
hawak
Slang Meanings
As long as there's something like that, you can handle it.
No matter what happens, you have time for yourself.
Kahit anong mangyari, mayhawak ka ng oras para sa sarili mo.
Work or responsibility.
Oh no, I need to sleep because I have work tomorrow.
Naku, kailangan ko magtulog, dahil mayhawak ako bukas.