Paghigab (en. Removal)

/paˈɡiɡab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of taking away or removing something from a place or situation.
The removal of old equipment is part of our cleanup.
Ang paghigab ng mga lumang kagamitan ay bahagi ng aming paglilinis.
The process of finding and organizing items that need to be removed.
After the removal, the whole area was properly cleaned.
Matapos ang paghigab, maayos na nalinis ang buong lugar.

Etymology

The word 'paghigab' comes from the root word 'higab' which refers to the act of removing or taking away something from a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

removal of garbage
The act of taking away unwanted items from a place.
paghigab ng basura

Related Words

higab
The word 'higab' is used to refer to the act of taking away or removing.
higab

Slang Meanings

revenge or returning a wrong
He said, ‘I need revenge for the wrong he did to me!’
Sabi niya, ‘Kailangan ko ng paghigab sa ginawa niyang kasalanan sa akin!’
wearing a grudge or resentment
When he learned about what happened, he felt nothing but resentment.
Nalaman niya ang mga pangyayari at pakiramdam niya ay puro paghigab na lang.
telling grievances to others
Don't make it hard for me, just let me know your grievances.
Huwag mo na lang akong paghirapan, ipaalam mo na sa akin ang paghigab mo.