Paghuhuwego (en. Extraction)

/pɑɡʊʔɛɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of extracting or obtaining something from a source.
The extraction of minerals is an important part of the mining industry.
Ang paghuhuwego ng mineral ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng industriya ng pagmimina.
A part of machinery used to perform extraction.
The extraction is a critical part of the machine operation.
Ang paghuhuwego ay isang kritikal na bahagi ng operasyon ng makina.

Etymology

From the word 'huwega' and 'paghuh,' meaning 'to extract' or 'to take.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

water extraction
the process of obtaining water from its source.
paghuhuwego ng tubig

Related Words

extracting
The process of performing something to obtain a result.
paghuhuwang

Slang Meanings

To show off or brag about being good at something.
Juan's showing off his achievements in computer programming.
Ang daming paghuhuwego ni Juan sa kanyang mga achievements sa computer programming.
Showing excessive confidence in front of others.
Maria said Carlo's bragging is annoying when he's not that good.
Sabi ni Maria, ang paghuhuwego ni Carlo ay nakakainis kapag hindi naman siya ganon kagaling.