Pitahin (en. Pull)

/piˈtahiŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of pulling or taking something from a place.
Pull the books from the shelf.
Pitahin mo ang mga libro mula sa istante.
An action that requires force to move something.
You need to pull the curtain to see outside.
Kailangan mong pitahin ang kurtina upang makita ang labas.
Taking something from a source.
Take the flower from the garden.
Pitahin ang bulaklak mula sa hardin.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pita' meaning 'to take' or 'to pull'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pull it now!
Don't hesitate, act now.
Pitahin mo na!

Related Words

pita
The root word related to taking or pulling.
pita
hila
The act of pulling, related to 'pitahin'.
hila

Slang Meanings

To go or do something spontaneously.
Just go for it, don't overthink things.
Pitahin mo na lang ang mga bagay, huwag masyadong isipin.
To dance or move energetically.
I'll order some beer first, then let's hit the dance floor!
Umorder muna ako ng beer, saka tayong pitahin sa dance floor!