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    Pagdiit (en. Pressure)

    pag-diit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of pinching or crushing something.
    The pressure of his hand caused pain.
    Ang pagdiit ng kanyang kamay ay nagdulot ng sakit.
    Pushing or applying force to an object that may cause distortion.
    The right pressure is needed to maintain the shape of the clay.
    Kailangan ang tamang pagdiit upang mapanatili ang hugis ng luwad.
    A term used in medical situations to describe excess pressure on a part of the body.
    Pressure in the chest may be a sign of a heart problem.
    Ang pagdiit sa dibdib ay maaaring senyales ng isang problema sa puso.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'diit' which means 'pinch' or 'squeeze'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pinching with the hand
    Performing a pinch using the hand.
    pagdiit ng kamay

    Related Words

    pinch
    An object described as hot or tight pinch or squeeze.
    diit
    tightening
    An action of constricting or squeezing that might pertain to pressure.
    paghihigpit

    Slang Meanings

    A behavior that seems angry or sulky.
    Why are you so grumpy? It seems like you have a lot of pent-up frustration with people.
    Bakit ang sungit mo? Parang ang dami mong pagdiit sa mga tao.
    Misunderstanding or conflict with a friend.
    It's embarrassing, we had a fallout over something trivial.
    Nakakahiya, nagkaroon pa kami ng pagdiit dahil sa maliit na bagay.
    Annoyance or frustration over a situation.
    There's so much frustration in traffic, I feel like I don't want to go home.
    Ang daming pagdiit sa traffic, parang ayaw na akong umuwi.