Paahitan (en. To be given help)

/paˈa.hi.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of helping someone by providing some support or assistance.

Students need assistance with their homework.

Kailangan ng paahitan ang mga mag-aaral sa kanilang mga takdang aralin.

verb

The act of helping or providing support.

He helped his friend when she needed assistance.

Nagpaahitan siya sa kanyang kaibigan nang kailangan ito ng tulong.

I'll help you.

I will provide assistance to you.

paahitan kita

help

An action of providing support or assistance.

tulong

A type of banter that seems like they're fighting but there's really no winner.

Those two really had a back-and-forth on the corner, but the truth is, neither wants to back down.

Yung dalawa talagang nag-paahitan sa kanto, pero ang totoo, ayaw lang nilang magpatalo.

Speaking with a touch of teasing.

Before, the friends always had a playful back-and-forth with their jokes.

Dati ang mga magkaka-barkada, lagi silang nag-paahitan sa jokes nila.