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    Pagbatak (en. Pulling)

    /pagˈbataɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The action of pulling or pushing something.
    Pulling on the rope requires strength.
    Ang pagbatak sa lubid ay nangangailangan ng lakas.
    A type of physical exercise focused on activating muscles.
    Pulling helps strengthen the arms.
    Nakakatulong ang pagbatak sa pagpapalakas ng mga braso.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'batak' which means 'force' or 'hit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    muscle pulling
    Exercise that involves pulling to condition the body.
    pagbatak ng kalamnan

    Related Words

    pull
    An action of pulling or exerting force on muscles.
    batak
    pull
    A term that describes the action of tugging.
    hila

    Slang Meanings

    to push or forcefully express one's opinion
    He's good at backing up his arguments, especially during their fights.
    Magaling siyang pagbatak sa kanya, lalo na kapag nag-aaway sila.
    to argue or engage in a debate
    Just don't bother arguing with people who don't know anything.
    Huwag ka na lang magpagbatak sa mga taong wala namang alam.