Pagripahan (en. Grasping)

pa-gri-pa-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of holding tightly.
The kids played a game that required grasping the ball.
Ang mga bata ay naglaro ng laro na kinakailangan ang paggripahan ng bola.
The act of taking or holding something.
They need to grasp their belongings while descending the cliff.
Kailangan nilang paggripahan ang kanilang mga gamit habang bumababa ng bangin.

Etymology

From the root 'grip' meaning 'to hold' or 'to seize'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grasping knowledge
Acquiring and understanding information.
pagripahan ng kaalaman

Related Words

grip
A type of holding action that implies shock or fear.
gripa

Slang Meanings

Hold or embrace tightly.
Wow, it seems like Jake wants to grip me tight because he's so excited.
Grabe, parang gusto na akong pagripahan ni Jake sa sobrang excited niya.
To support or help with determination.
Let's all grip this project together, we can do it!
Sama-sama tayong pagripahan ang proyekto na 'to, kaya natin 'to!
To come together with enthusiasm or persistence.
Come on, let's grip together for training for the competition!
Tara na, pagripahan na tayo sa training para sa competition!