Pihit (en. Twist)

/ˈpihit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of twisting or turning something.

Twist the door to open it.

Pihitin mo ang pinto upang buksan ito.

To do something that has a noticeable difference from the usual.

Twist the words and make the story more interesting.

Pihitin ang mga salita at gawing mas kawili-wili ang kwento.

Tagalog

twist of fate

The change of situation or condition in life.

pihit ng kapalaran

to twist

Action of turning or twisting.

pihitin

Hold on tight or grab tightly.

Twist your bag tightly, it might fall off the jeep!

Pihitin mo yung bag mo, baka mahulog yan sa dyip!

Change direction or change one's mind.

Turn right, you don't want to lose, right?

Pihit ka naman sa kanan, ayaw mong magpatalo eh.

Continue with something without any doubt.

Just go for it, buy what you want!

Pihit lang, bili ka na ng gusto mo!