Piksihan (en. Picking)

/pikˈsi.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of picking or selecting items.

The picking of fruits is done every summer.

Ang piksihan ng mga prutas ay ginagawa tuwing tag-init.

The activity of caring for or tending to planted crops.

The picking of vegetables is part of our daily chores.

Ang piksihan ng gulay ay bahagi ng aming pang-araw-araw na gawain.

From the word 'piks' meaning to finish something, and 'ihan' indicating an action.

picking of fruits

The act of putting fruits into a basket or container.

piksihan ng prutas

picking of flowers

Often done during weddings or special occasions.

piksihan ng mga bulaklak

picture

A representation or image used in various forms of art.

piktura

spicy

A type of food that is hot or has a special flavor.

pikan

Defeating or overpowering someone through quick movements or action.

Let's do the piksihan! You've taken too long, we're about to miss the match!

Piksihan na! Ang tagal mo na kasi, sayang ang laban!

This refers to quick fights or competitions that are unplanned, often happening among youths.

We had a piksihan at the corner, it was fun!

Nagkaroon kami ng piksihan sa kanto, ang saya!

Sometimes used in the context of disagreement or fighting, considered lighter or joking.

I only mentioned piksihan, I didn't expect him to get mad.

Nagsabi lang ako ng piksihan, hindi ko naman inaasahang magalit siya.