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    Paghataw (en. Thrust)

    /pəˈɡa.taw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of quick or strong movement or thrust.
    The thrust of his hand caused a noise.
    Ang paghataw ng kanyang kamay ay nagdulot ng ingay.
    A form of movement that involves strength.
    The athletes needed a thrust to achieve their goals.
    Kinailangan ng paghataw ng mga atleta upang makamit ang kanilang mga layunin.
    Execution of an action with determination.
    His thrust in the challenge is impressive.
    Ang kanyang paghataw sa hamon ay nakakabilib.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'hataw' meaning 'to row' or 'to implement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thrust in the fight
    Vigorous participation in a battle or competition.
    paghataw sa laban

    Related Words

    hataw
    A word that refers to quick movement or thrust.
    hataw
    tulak
    Common word referring to the action of pushing.
    tulak

    Slang Meanings

    lively dancing
    They danced lively in the middle of the street at a friend's wedding.
    Nagpaghataw sila sa gitna ng kalye sa kasal ng kaibigan.
    having fun or dancing with rhythm
    The people at the party were really dancing to the disco music.
    Ang mga tao sa party ay talagang nagpapaghataw sa tugtuging disco.
    laughing heartily
    Because of his story, we all burst out laughing.
    Dahil sa kanyang kwento, lahat kami ay nagpaghataw ng tawa.