Paninikip (en. Taking)

pah-nee-kee-pee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of helping or taking something in a small way.

The taking of herbal plants is needed in cooking.

Ang paninikip ng mga halamang gamot ay kailangan sa pagluluto.

Forms a small part of the whole.

The taking is important for having a complete nutritious meal.

Ang paninikip ay mahalaga sa pagkakaroon ng kabuuang masustansyang pagkain.

Derived from the word 'nip' meaning 'to catch or attach to a small part.'

taking of attention

Catching the attention of others.

paninikip ng atensyon

finger pinching

A method of taking or catching something with the fingers.

paninikip ng daliri

due to intense desire

Wow, my body is just tightening from excitement for that concert!

Grabe, paninikip na lang nang katawan ko sa pananabik sa concert na 'yan!

pressure or tension in a situation

Oh no, this exam is just making me tense again, it should be easy but there's so much pressure!

Naku, paninikip na naman 'tong exam na 'to, madali lang sana pero ang daming pressure!