Paghagot (en. Pulling)

pɐˈhaɡot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of taking or pulling something from a place.
Pulling fruits from the tree is enjoyable.
Ang paghagot ng mga prutas mula sa puno ay masaya.
The process of removing an object from one position to another.
Pulling the branch is necessary to get the fruit.
Ang paghagot sa sanga ay kinakailangan upang makuha ang bunga.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hagót' meaning to pull or take.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pulling flowers
The action of taking flowers from the ground or plants with flowers.
paghagot ng bulaklak

Related Words

pull
A root word pertaining to the action of pulling or taking.
hagót

Slang Meanings

Crying excessively or deep sadness.
She was in a deep cry when she found out that Grandma was gone.
Naka-paghagot siya nung nalaman niyang wala na si Lola.
Grief or disappointment that becomes an emotional reaction.
Due to the embarrassment, she continued to sob inside the room.
Dahil sa pagkakapahiya, nagtuloy-tuloy ang kanyang paghagot sa loob ng silid.
Following crying, it can lead to extreme anger or fear.
While she was crying, it seemed there was a sob in her eyes.
Habang umiiyak siya, tila mayroon nang paghagot sa kanyang mga mata.