Patighawin (en. Satisfy (thirst))
/patiˈɡawin/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Expresses the action of quenching thirst or satisfying hunger.
The cold water can quench my thirst.
Ang malamig na tubig ay nakakapagpatighaw ng aking uhaw.
The process of providing sufficient drink or food to a person.
More drinks are needed to satisfy the guests.
Kailangan ng mas maraming inumin upang patighawin ang mga bisita.
Responding to the body's needs for water or food.
Fruits can satisfy our hunger.
Ang mga prutas ay makakapagpatighaw ng ating gutom.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tighaw' meaning to quench thirst.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quench the thirst
Respond to the body's need for water.
patighawin ang uhaw
Related Words
quench
Expresses the action that relieves thirst.
tighaw
thirst
A feeling of desire for water or drink.
uaw
Slang Meanings
Could be sideways, could be evasive
I almost got hit by a car so I felt like I had to drive evasively.
Nasabakan lang ng sasakyan kaya parang patighawin na akong magmaneho.
Just hide or leave without being noticeable
Just sneak away and don't show yourself today.
Patighawin ka na lang at huwag magpakitang tao ngayon.
We should be cautious here, there are many gossipers.
We should be careful here; there are a lot of gossipers.
Dapat tayong patighawin dito, maraming mga tsismoso.