Pihitin (en. Twist)
/piˈhitin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of turning or twisting something.
Twist the key to open the door.
Pihitin mo ang susi para buksan ang pinto.
To make a change in the position of something.
Turn the bicycle wheels to steer.
Pihitin ang mga gulong ng bisikleta upang lumiko.
To reverse the direction of something.
Twist the string to make a knot.
Pihitin mo ang string upang gawing buhol.
Etymology
Originated from the root word 'pihit' meaning to twist or turn.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Twist the door
Rotate the door knob to open the door.
Pihitin ang pinto
Twist the body
Rotate the body to turn.
Pihitin ang katawan
Related Words
twist
The action of turning or twisting something.
pihit
shape
The form of something that can be twisted.
hugis
Slang Meanings
Twist it, it's just like a grind.
Twist your hand so our selfie looks cooler.
Pihitin mo nga 'yang kamay mo, para mas cool ang selfie natin.
Just twist it, you can do it to look badass.
Twist your hair like that, it looks great!
Pihitin mo ang buhok mo ng ganyan, ang ganda!
Even if it's simple, as long as you twist it, it's fine.
I wish everyone would just twist it for happiness!
Sana all pihit-pihitin lang, para masaya!