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    Paghila (en. Pulling)

    /pa-gi-la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The action of tugging or lifting an object away in a particular direction.
    Pulling the rope is part of the game.
    Ang paghila sa lubid ay isang bahagi ng laro.
    The action of removing something from its attachment.
    There was a pulling of the wall in the old house.
    Nagkaroon ng paghila ng pader sa lumang bahay.
    A method of exerting force on something.
    He pulled the door to open it more easily.
    Hinila niya ang pinto upang buksan ito nang mas madali.

    Etymology

    The term 'paghila' originates from the root word 'hila' which means 'to pull'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pulling a bag
    The action of lifting or tugging a bag.
    paghila ng bag
    pulling the rope
    The activity of pulling the rope as part of a game.
    paghila sa lubid

    Related Words

    pull
    The word 'hila' means 'to pull'.
    hila
    to pull
    The verb meaning to execute the action of pulling.
    hilahin

    Slang Meanings

    nagging or persistent conversation
    Wow, this pulling is like it won't end!
    Grabe, ang paghilang 'to parang hindi natapos!
    quick action or pull
    When she pulled the bag, it was so fast!
    Nang paghilain niya yung bag, sobrang bilis!