Nakalawit (en. Caught/retrieved)

na-ka-law-it

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb describing the action of catching or retrieving something using a hand or other tools.

He caught a fish from the lake using his fishing rod.

Nakalawit siya ng isda mula sa lawa gamit ang kanyang kawil.

To succeed in obtaining something that is difficult to reach in a usual manner.

Finally, I retrieved my dream book from the high shelf.

Sa wakas, nakalawit ko ang pangarap kong libro mula sa mataas na estante.

caught fish

A type of fish that has been caught, commonly referring to fish caught using a trap.

nakalawit na isda

catch

The act of capturing or retrieving something from a difficult-to-reach place.

lawit

Caught or secured attention

I caught the attention of my friends so I joined them for drinks.

Nakalawit ako sa mga tropa ko kaya sumama na akong mag-inuman.

Got or pulled interest

That gossip was captivating; it was so fun!

Nakalawit yung chika na yun; ang saya!

Fell into a trap or was enticed

He fell for the job offer, so he applied.

Nakalawit siya sa offer ng trabaho, kaya nag-apply na siya.