Pagdalawahin (en. To visit)

/pɐgdaˈlawahin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of visiting a person or place.
You should visit him at the hospital so he can recover.
Pagdalawahin mo siya sa ospital upang makabawi siya.
To bring people to a specific location.
We need to bring him to the house for his birthday.
Kailangan natin siyang pagdalawahin sa bahay para sa kanyang kaarawan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dalo' meaning to visit or to bring.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Prepare yourself for the visit.
Get ready for a visit or receiving guests.
Ihanda ang sarili sa pagdalawahin.

Related Words

visitation
The act of going to contact or communicate with someone.
pagbisita
visit
A short visit, usually to someone else's home.
dalaw

Slang Meanings

to have a second partner or be unfaithful
You might become unfaithful to him/her, okay? That's not a good behavior.
Baka magdalawahin ka sa kanya, ha? Hindi magandang ugali 'yan.
rarely seen as a couple
Oh, it's rare to see Mike and Anna together at an event.
Naku, bihirang makitang dalawa 'yang si Mike at si Anna sa isang event.