Panghatak (en. Pulling)
paŋ.ha.tak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of pulling or moving something from one place to another.
The pulling of bags is easier if they have wheels.
Ang panghatak ng mga bag ay mas madali kung may gulong ang mga ito.
A way of carrying stress or weight from a person or thing.
The pulling of problems can cause mental distress.
Ang panghatak ng mga problema ay maaaring magdulot ng pagkabahala sa isip.
A feeling of pulling arising from emotional or physical condition.
She feels a pulling in her chest whenever she thinks about the past.
May panghatak na nararamdaman siya sa kanyang dibdib sa tuwing iniisip ang nakaraan.
Etymology
from the root 'hatak' meaning to pull or to draw.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a pull for attention
A way to get someone else's attention.
panghatak ng atensyon
Related Words
pull
The root of the word 'panghatak' meaning to pull or carry.
hatak
lift
An action of carrying something heavy or an object.
buhat
Slang Meanings
energy booster
I need something to energize me to get out of bed, I'm so tired.
Kailangan ko ng panghatak para bumangon sa kama, sobrang pagod na ako.
pick-me-up
I ate chocolate as a pick-me-up to be more alert in class.
Kumain ako ng tsokolate bilang panghatak para mas maging alerto sa klase.
cooling relief
I love iced coffee, it's like a cooling relief especially in hot weather.
Mahilig ako sa iced coffee, parang panghatak ito lalo na sa mainit na panahon.