Pangkuhin (en. To take)

paŋˈku.hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or process of taking something.
I need to take my things before leaving.
Kailangan kong pangkuhin ang aking mga gamit bago umalis.
To bring or get something from one place.
Get the book from the table.
Pangkuhin mo ang libro mula sa mesa.
The action of obtaining permission or agreement.
Sometimes, it requires taking permission from the parents.
Minsan, nangangailangan ito ng pangkuhin mula sa mga magulang.

Etymology

Root word: kuha

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take everything
Prepare everything that is needed.
pangkuhin ang lahat
to fetch the children
To pick up the children from school.
pangkuhin ang mga bata

Related Words

take
The act of obtaining or carrying something.
kuha

Slang Meanings

To take or borrow someone's style or attitude.
That's okay, I'll just take what Mark did for our project.
Ayos lang yun, pangkuhin ko na lang 'yung ginawa ni Mark sa project natin.
To capture someone's attention or interest.
Sometimes you really need to capture people's attention to make them listen to you.
Minsan kailangan mo talagang pangkuhin ang mga tao para makinig sa'yo.