Nahiklat (en. Rub)

na-hi-klat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that indicates an action that occurred in the past.
His skin was rubbed after a long day under the sun.
Nahiklat ang kanyang balat matapos ang mahabang araw sa ilalim ng araw.
The action of rubbing or touching an object.
He rubbed the floor with his hand.
Nahiklat niya ang sahig gamit ang kanyang kamay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hiklat' meaning 'to touch' or 'to rub.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the pain was rubbed away
The feeling of relief from pain due to touching or rubbing.
nahiklat ang sakit

Related Words

rub
The root word for 'nahiklat' meaning 'to rub' or 'to massage.'
hiklat

Slang Meanings

looking for an excuse to leave or distance oneself
It seems like he’s nahiklat from the party, he just suddenly vanished.
Parang nahiklat siya sa party, bigla na lang siyang nawala.
worried or anxious
I’m so nahiklat about the exam tomorrow!
Nahiklat na ako sa takot sa exam bukas!
lost interest or motivation
I’m so nahiklat with the tasks, I have no motivation anymore.
Nahiklat na ako sa mga gawain, wala na akong gana.