Paghihilahod (en. Dragging)
/pag-hi-hi-la-hod/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of dragging or carrying something by changing its position.
Dragging the bag on the ground becomes difficult when it is heavy.
Ang paghihilahod ng bag sa lupa ay nagiging mahirap kapag mabigat ito.
Performing a motion with physical strength to move an object.
It requires physical strength to drag the furniture.
Kailangan ng lakas ng katawan sa paghihilahod ng mga kasangkapan.
A process of attracting attention or inviting a person in a specific direction.
Dragging people into her project is important to achieve success.
Ang paghihilahod sa mga tao sa kanyang proyekto ay mahalaga upang makamit ang tagumpay.
Etymology
From the root word 'hilahod', meaning 'the act of moving or transferring something upwards or downwards'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dragging of passengers
The act of pulling or moving passengers towards a bus or vehicle.
paghihilahod ng pasahero
dragging of objects
The moving or carrying of objects from one place to another.
paghihilahod ng mga bagay
Related Words
drag
The process of pulling using a little strength to move an object.
hilahod
pull
The action of tugging or moving an object to another place.
hila
Slang Meanings
Hardship or fatigue
I'm so exhausted from work, I can hardly walk.
Grabe na ang paghihilahod ko sa trabaho, halos di na ako makalakad.
Struggling or striving
You need to be strong and keep trying even if the struggle is tough.
Kailangan mong magpakatatag at magpursige kahit na mahirap ang paghihilahod.
Having endless problems
It feels like my struggles with my debts will never end.
Parang walang katapusan ang paghihilahod ko sa mga utang ko.