Paglahukin (en. To make someone join)

pa-gla-hu-kin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Giving someone a chance to be with or participate.
Take him to our game.
Paglahukin mo siya sa ating laro.
The act of bringing a person to a gathering or task.
I want to take you into our project.
Nais kong paglahukin ka sa aming proyekto.
Incorporating someone into a group or activity.
It is important to take everything in the discussion.
Mahalaga na paglahukin ang lahat sa talakayan.

Etymology

Tagalog word, from the root word 'lahok' meaning 'to include' or 'to combine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Include me
Take me along in what you are doing.
Paglahukin mo ako
Include everyone
To take everyone along.
Paglahukin ang lahat

Related Words

lahok
The word 'lahok' means to include or combine.
lahok
sama
Means to include or be with.
sama

Slang Meanings

to cause happiness
The people at the party were so chill because Mark's jokes really made everyone laugh.
Sobrang chill ng mga tao sa party, kasi ang mga joke ni Mark ay talagang paglahukin.
to cheer up
Life is round, so we need someone who can make us laugh and cheer us up from the bad vibes.
Bilog talaga ang buhay, kaya kailangan natin ang isang tao na kayang paglahukin tayo sa mga bad vibes.
to have fun
Just make the guests laugh so they won't get bored.
Paglahukin mo na lang yung mga bisita, para di sila mainip.