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.