Paghukod (en. Digging)
/pɐɡˈhukod/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of digging or moving earth beneath the surface.
Digging is necessary to extract resources from beneath the earth.
Ang paghukod ay kailangan upang makuha ang mga yaman sa ilalim ng lupa.
A type of activity aimed at creating holes or chambers underground.
The digging for the tunnels started early in the morning.
Ang paghukod para sa mga tunnels ay nagsimula ng maaga sa umaga.
The use of tools like shovels or machines to obtain earth.
A lot of strength is needed in digging stones and soil.
Kailangan ng maraming lakas sa paghukod ng mga bato at lupa.
Etymology
From the root 'hukod' meaning 'to measure' or 'to diminish.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
digging the earth
Removing or transferring soil from one place to another.
paghukod ng lupa
Related Words
dig
The root word of paghukod meaning 'to measure' or 'to perform an action to extract material from the ground.'
hukod
excavation
The act of digging that involves creating deeper holes.
paghuhukay
Slang Meanings
investigation or inquiry
Go ahead and dig into your friend's story so we can find out the truth.
Sige, hukdin mo na lang ang kwento ng kaibigan mo para malaman natin ang totoo.
awareness or understanding of reality
You need to dig into what's happening around you so you won't get lost along the way.
Kailangan mong hukdin ang mga nangyayari sa paligid mo para hindi ka maligaw sa landas.
careful exploration
Dig into the details before making a decision.
Hukdin mo ang mga detalye bago ka gumawa ng desisyon.