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    Paghukay (en. Digging)

    /pɑːɡʊˈkaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of making a hole in the ground using tools.
    The digging of channels is important for the irrigation system.
    Ang paghukay ng mga kanal ay mahalaga para sa sistema ng patubig.
    An activity aimed at finding items buried in the ground.
    The digging at the site yielded antique tools.
    Ang paghukay sa site ay nagbunga ng mga antigong kagamitan.
    Can apply to the art of digging such as archaeology.
    The archaeologists' digging provides information about the past.
    Ang paghukay ng mga arkeologo ay nagbibigay ng impormasyon tungkol sa nakaraan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    digging for treasure
    The process of searching and extracting riches from the ground.
    paghukay ng kayamanan

    Related Words

    dig
    A simpler term that refers to the activity of digging.
    hukay
    dig site
    A location where the process of digging occurs.
    site ng paghuhukay

    Slang Meanings

    taking something seriously
    Don't leave me, because I'm serious about digging into our relationship.
    Huwag mo akong iwan, kasi seryoso ako sa paghukay sa ating relasyon.
    to investigate or look for information
    We need to dig into the real reason for his failure.
    Kailangan natin paghukayan ang tunay na dahilan ng kanyang pagkasira.
    to conduct a deep analysis
    We should dig into this issue before we decide.
    Dapat nating paghukayan ang isyung ito bago tayo magdesisyon.