Paghahagis (en. Throwing)

pa-gha-ha-gis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of throwing or tossing an object.
The throwing of the ball is a part of the game.
Ang paghahagis ng bola ay isang bahagi ng laro.
The process of leaving or placing something in a new location by throwing.
He throws trash into the proper bin.
Naghahagis siya ng mga basura sa tamang basurahan.
A type of movement where something spins or rotates while being thrown.
Athletes are skilled at throwing the javelin.
Ang mga atleta ay mahusay sa paghahagis ng javelin.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'hagis' which means to throw or to cast.

Common Phrases and Expressions

throwing of a stone
The activity of throwing a stone.
paghahagis ng bato
throwing a net
The process of using a net to catch fish.
paghahagis ng lambat

Related Words

throw
The root word that refers to the action of throwing.
hagis
throwing
The activity of disposing or releasing an object.
pagtapon

Slang Meanings

throwing or simply setting something aside
Don't just brush him aside, help him organize.
Huwag mo lang siyang paghahagisin, tulungan mo na siyang mag-ayos.
throwing something into danger or conflict
It's like throwing wood into the fire, you're just making the situation worse.
Parang paghahagis ng kahoy sa apoy, mas lalong pinapalala mo lang ang sitwasyon.
making a decision without thinking
Wow, what you did was like just throwing dice, no plan at all!
Grabe, parang paghahagis lang ng dice ang ginawa mo, walang plano!