Pagat (en. Digit)
/pɑˈɡat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the human or animal body referring to fingers or toes.
I have an injury on my digit that I got while playing.
May sugat ako sa aking pagat na naipon sa laro.
The number of fingers on the hand or toes.
Each of us has ten digits.
Bawat isa sa atin ay may sampung pagat.
Etymology
From a term referring to the field of medicine or anatomy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Look at the digit
To look at the fingers or toes.
Tingin sa pagat
Related Words
finger
A part of the hand used for holding and performing various tasks.
daliri
foot
The part of the body that bears weight and is used for walking.
paa
Slang Meanings
a brief rest or stop
Let's take a pagat first before continuing the journey.
Pagat muna tayo bago magpatuloy sa lakad.
just a moment
Just a pagat, I'll find my wallet.
Pagat lang, hanapin ko lang yung wallet ko.
pause or stop
We need a pagat to think.
Kailangan natin ng pagat para makapag-isip.