Piga (en. Hit)
/ˈpiga/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Reflects the action of exerting force on something.
He is squeezing the fruit to extract the juice.
Pina-piga niya ang prutas upang makuha ang katas.
The act of hitting or striking something.
He hit the table with great force.
Pina-piga niya ang mesa na may malaking puwersa.
An action that requires active movement.
Out of anger, he started to clench his fists.
Dahil sa galit, sinimulan niyang piga-pigain ang kanyang kamao.
Etymology
Indigenous language of the Philippines
Common Phrases and Expressions
squeeze of the sun
The rising of the sun or very hot day.
piga ng araw
squeeze of the rain
The pouring of rain heavily.
piga ng ulan
Related Words
squeeze
The process of extracting or extracting liquid from something.
paga
slap
A type of strike using the hand as a finger.
sampal
Slang Meanings
Jump or grudge against another person
We expressed our anger towards each other.
Nagpiga kami ng galit sa isa't isa.
To insist or take claim
Just ignore that noise, I don't care!
Piga mo na lang 'yang ingay, wala akong pakialam!
To extract information
How's the gathering of information? Just squeeze it out!
Kumusta na ‘yung pagkuha ng impormasyon? Piga lang!