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    Nakakawit (en. Hooked)

    /na-ka-ka-wit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Indicates an action that implies attachment or linking.
    Their sharp fingers hooked onto the wall.
    Nakakawit ang kanilang mabangis na mga daliri sa pader.
    A verb describing the process of getting or climbing using a hook.
    His shoe got hooked on the edge while he was descending.
    Nakakawit ang kanyang sapatos sa pangpang habang bumababa siya.
    Indicates attaching or entangling one thing with another.
    His mind is hooked on the idea of traveling.
    Ang kanyang isip ay nakakawit sa ideya ng paglalakbay.

    Etymology

    Formed from the root word 'kawit' meaning 'hook'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hooked on success
    Quickly achieving success.
    nakakawit sa tagumpay

    Related Words

    hook
    An object with a curve or attachment, often used for hanging or linking other items.
    kawit
    grab
    The action of holding or sticking to an object.
    kumapit

    Slang Meanings

    a tempting situation
    Wow, he's so cute! It's really tempting.
    Grabe, ang cute niya! Nakakawit talaga.
    fascinating or intriguing
    His new song is so captivating, you just want to repeat it.
    Yung bagong kanta niya, nakakawit, parang gusto mong ulit-ulitin.
    a bad idea or act that is hard to resist
    I didn't want to party, but everyone is tempting because there's free food.
    Ayoko sanang mag-party, pero lahat sila ay nakakawit kasi may free food.