Padikitan (en. To put in one's mouth)

/padi.ki.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action involving placing something inside the mouth.
At the dining table, I put the rice in the child's mouth.
Sa kainan, pinadikitang ko ang kanin sa bibig ng bata.
A way of putting food or items into the mouth.
Children are often fed sweet fruits.
Kadalasang pinadadikit ang bata ng matatamis na prutas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

putting food in the mouth
the action of placing food in the mouth.
padikitan ng mga pagkain

Related Words

dining area
A place where eating takes place.
kainan
mouth
A person or child needing help with eating.
taga

Slang Meanings

to become friends
Don't you want to padikitan your classmates? You seem like you're not talking to each other.
Ayaw mo bang padikitan ang mga kaklase mo? Para kasi kayong hindi nagkakausap.
to exchange stories or gossip
Okay, let's padikitan later at the canteen for some gossip!
Sige, padikitan tayo mamaya sa canteen para sa chika-chika!
to ask for help or support
Help me out with the project, I really need assistance!
Padikitan mo ako sa project, kailangan ko talaga ng tulong!