Pahipuin (en. Touch)

/pahiˈpoin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to touch or make contact.
Touch his cheek as a greeting.
Pahipuin mo ang kanyang pisngi bilang pagbati.
To lightly touch or brush against.
Just touch the items to check.
Pahipuin lang ang mga bagay upang suriin.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hipo' which means 'touch' or 'to touch lightly.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

touch the heart
Means to lightly stir someone's emotions.
pahipuin ang puso

Related Words

touch
It means to make contact or to touch, which can be physical or symbolic.
hipo
touch
The act of pressing or touching that causes sensations.
dampi

Slang Meanings

to meddle or interfere in someone else's life
Don't interfere in my decisions, this is my life!
Huwag kang pahipuin sa aking mga desisyon, sarili ko 'to!
to give an unsolicited opinion
I don't want you to give your opinion on what I want to do, I'm fine with my plan.
Ayoko ng pahipuin mo ang gusto kong gawin, okay na ako sa plano ko.