Pagharok (en. Scooping)

pah-ga-rohk

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of taking a little water using an object.
She scooped some water from the jug to pour into her drink.
Kumuha siya ng pagharok mula sa banga upang ibuhos sa kanyang inumin.
A type of scooping or taking action.
Scooping water is necessary for cleaning our utensils.
Ang pagharok ng tubig ay kailangan para sa paglilinis ng ating mga kagamitan.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'harok' which means to scoop or take a little water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scooping water
The process of taking water using a container.
pagharok ng tubig

Related Words

scoop
The term used for the action of taking water or other liquids.
harok

Slang Meanings

Admiration or infatuation towards a person or thing.
Wow, his obsession with his crush is so intense, he's barely sleeping because he's always thinking about it.
Grabe, ang pagharok niya sa crush niya, halos hindi na natutulog sa kakaisip tungkol dito.
Having an overwhelming interest or attraction to something.
I'm totally hooked on this new game, it's so much fun!
Nasa pagharok ako sa bagong larong ito, ang saya talaga!
Desire to get to know and be with a person.
I have a bit of a crush on that friend of mine, I want to hang out with him all the time.
Medyo may pagharok na ako sa kaibigan kong iyon, gusto ko siyang makasama lagi.