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!