Pagukyabit (en. Clinging)

/paguˈkyabit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The action or process of sticking or holding onto something.

The child's clinging to his mother showed his fear.

Ang pagukyabit ng bata sa kanyang ina ay nagpakita ng kanyang takot.

A way of gripping something tightly and securely.

Clinging to the rope is essential when climbing the mountain.

Ang pagukyabit sa lubid ay mahalaga sa pag-akyat sa bundok.

From the root 'kyabit' meaning 'to hang on' or 'to cling'.

clinging to the problem

Having a strong grasp or understanding of a situation.

pagukyabit sa problema

to cling

The action of holding or sticking to something.

kumapit

moment

A time of clinging or holding on.

sandali

Super happy or feeling on cloud nine

Wow, I'm so happy right now, I feel like I'm on cloud nine!

Grabe, ang saya-saya ko ngayon, feeling ko pagukyabit ako!

So giddy or in love

When I saw him, I was already giddy!

Nung nakita ko siya, pagukyabit na ako!

In a state of extreme joy

I'm over the moon, I won the raffle!

Pagukyabit ako tiyo, nanalo ako sa raffle!