Paekstrahin (en. To extricate)

/pa.e.kstra.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Make something additional or decorative.
Make your dress stand out with some jewelry.
Paekstrahin mo ang iyong damit ng ilang alahas.
Provide extra detail or information.
Add more detail to your presentation to make it more convincing.
Paekstrahin ang iyong presentasyon upang mas maging kapani-paniwala.
Add another component or part.
Enhance the food with spices for a better taste.
Paekstrahin ang pagkain ng mga pampalasa para sa mas magandang lasa.

Etymology

from the word 'extra'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Enhance his idea
Add more detail to his idea.
Paekstrahin ang kanyang ideya
This needs to be extricated
This needs additional information or part.
Kailangan paekstrahin ito

Related Words

extra
Refers to excess parts or details.
ekstra
arrangement
The act of adding or organizing elements.
pagsasaayos

Slang Meanings

to show off or join in with people to impress
There goes Jake, he’s showing off again at the party to look cool.
Ayan na naman si Jake, nagpaekstrahin na naman sa party para magpa-cool.
to overly showcase talent or ability
Wow, Maria's showing off at the talent show, you’d think she's a superstar!
Grabe, ang paekstrahin ni Maria sa talent show, akala mo superstar!