Patigasin (en. Harden)

/patiˈɡasin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of making something harder.
Harden the ice before adding it to the drink.
Patigasin mo ang yelo bago mo ito ilagay sa inumin.
Make something firm or hard.
The fisherman wants to harden his own body through training.
Nais ng mangingisda na patigasin ang kanyang sariling katawan sa pamagitan ng pagsasanay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

harden the spirit
Make one's heart strong to face challenges.
patigasin ang loob

Related Words

hardness
The quality of being hard or difficult.
tigas

Slang Meanings

A slang expression referring to someone who is temperamental or hot-headed.
He's always such a patigasin when he gets annoyed with me.
Ang patigasin niya lagi kapag naiirita siya sa akin.
An expression that indicates a person is strong and resilient, not easily broken or affected.
Despite all the problems, she's still a patigasin and doesn't give up.
Kahit na maraming problema, patigasin pa rin siya at hindi sumusuko.