Paghatak (en. Pulling)

/paɡˈha.tak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action or process of pulling.
Pulling the rope requires strength.
Ang paghatak ng lubid ay nangangailangan ng lakas.
The result of pulling.
The pulling of the door resulted in loud noises.
Ang paghatak ng pinto ay nagbunga ng malalakas na tunog.
verb
To draw, detach, or ascend by pulling.
You need to pull the star towards its future.
Kailangan mong paghatakin ang bituin sa kanyang kinabukasan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hataw' meaning 'pulling' or 'tugging'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pulling attention
The process of attracting the attention of a person or group.
paghatak ng atensyon

Related Words

pull
An action of dragging or moving something away.
hila
lift
The action of carrying or bringing something.
buhat

Slang Meanings

Pretending, feeling nervous or different emotions.
When it comes to him, it's like I have this pull that I can't explain.
Pagdating sa kanya, parang may paghatak ako na hindi ko ma-explain.
Pull or great attraction to a person or thing.
Your pull to the music is something I really ride on.
Ang paghatak niyo sa musika, para talagang sinasakyan ko.
Like there's a magnet attracting you.
Why do I feel this strong pull toward this place?
Bakit parang may paghatak ako sa lugar na 'to?