Pumagat (en. Bite)

poo-ma-gat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of taking a bite on something.
The dog bit his owner's leg.
Ang aso ay pumagat sa binti ng kanyang amo.
Causing pain or injury due to biting.
Many cases of children biting sharp objects have been recorded.
Nakapagtala ng maraming kaso ng mga bata na pumagat ng matsharp na bagay.
A reflection of deep feelings through the action of biting something.
She bit her lip as she contemplated something serious.
Pumagat siya sa kanyang labi nang siya ay nag-iisip ng mabigat na bagay.

Etymology

from the root word 'agat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

caught in a trap
fell into a trap or situation that has a bad outcome.
pumagat sa bitag

Related Words

bite
The action of biting.
agat

Slang Meanings

to replace or oppose
He didn't join the outing because he wanted to oppose the people.
Hindi siya sumama sa lakad kasi gusto niyang pumagat sa mga tao.
to interfere or meddle
He just barged into our conversation without asking.
Pumagat lang siya sa usapan namin nang walang paalam.
to intrude or join a situation uninvited
Dude, he invaded my snacks even though he wasn't invited!
Grabe, pumagat siya sa snacks ko kahit di siya in invited!