Paghagis (en. Throwing)

paghá-gis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of throwing an object in a direction with force.
He threw the ball to his friend.
Inihagis niya ang bola sa kanyang kaibigan.
A method of performing a movement or action, often with strength or enthusiasm.
The throwing of decorations is part of their festival.
Ang paghagis ng mga palamuti ay bahagi ng kanilang pista.
Can refer to an unexpected action or decision that results in rapid change.
The sudden storm caused a throw in their plans.
Nagdulot ng paghagis sa kanilang plano ang biglaang bagyo.

Etymology

The word 'hagis' comes from the root word meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

throwing the ball
The activity of playing with a ball.
paghagis ng bola
throwing glass
The accidental breaking or shattering of glass.
paghagis ng salamin

Related Words

hagis
The root of the word 'paghagis' referring to the act of throwing.
hagis
itapon
The act of placing an object in a particular direction, using force.
itapon

Slang Meanings

Throwing
Throw your trash in the right bin, okay!
Paghagis mo ng basura sa tamang lalagyan, ha!
Throwing rocks
You might get hit by thrown rocks!
Baka mabagsakan ka sa paghagis ng mga bato!
Tossing or throwing
The way he casually tosses the ball to his best friend!
Ang sigi ng paghagis ng bola sa kanyang bestfriend!
Dump in
Just dump it in, throwing it will be easier.
Salpak mo na lang yun para mabilis, mas madali ang paghagis.