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    Pagdighal (en. To duck)

    /paɡ'diɡhal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Performing an action of avoiding or ducking from something.
    He ducked behind the wall to avoid the rain.
    Pagdighal siya sa likod ng pader upang maiwasan ang ulan.
    To lower or conceal oneself from a danger or attack.
    Due to the threat, he quickly ducked behind the sofa.
    Dahil sa banta, mabilis siyang nagpagdighal sa likod ng sofa.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'dighal' meaning to hide or conceal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ducking from danger
    To avoid danger by bending or hiding.
    Pagdighal mula sa panganib

    Related Words

    hidden
    A term meaning concealed or out of sight.
    tagong

    Slang Meanings

    explosion of anger
    When she found out he cheated on her, she had an outburst and got mad at everyone.
    Nung nalaman niyang niloko siya, nag-pagdighal siya at nagalit sa lahat.
    sudden anger
    He completely lost it when his ex was brought up.
    Todo-pagdighal siya nang mapag-usapan ang kanyang ex.
    explosion of emotion
    Due to stress, she had an outburst and cried in front of everyone.
    Sa sobrang stress, nag-pagdighal siya at umiyak sa harap ng lahat.