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    Sakalin (en. Hold)

    /sah-kah-lin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of holding or gripping something.
    His hold on my hand gave me comfort.
    Ang kanyang sakalin sa kamay ko ay nagbigay sa akin ng kapanatagan.
    Arrangement or having control over a situation.
    He had to hold his emotions in check while talking to his boss.
    Kinailangan niyang sakalin ang kanyang emosyon habang kausap ang kanyang boss.

    Etymology

    From the word 'sakal' meaning 'the partial acceptance or confronting.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hold me tight
    Do not feel heavy-hearted, do not be afraid.
    sakalin mo ako

    Related Words

    sakal
    The original form of the word 'sakalin.'
    sakal

    Slang Meanings

    quick or botched action
    Do it fast, we don't have time to waste!
    Sakalin mo na yan, wala na tayong panahon para magpatumpik-tumpik!
    grudge or anger
    That's enough, let it go, you look really angry!
    Tama na yan, sakalin mo na, mukhang galit na galit ka na!
    too quiet or awkwardly silent
    It's like the area is so quiet, not a single person is talking.
    Parang sakalin na lang ang paligid, wala ni isang nagsasalita.