Sunggaban (en. To catch)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of grabbing or taking something using hands or any other means.
Catch the ball before it bounces on the ground.
Sunggaban mo ang bola bago ito tumalon sa lupa.
The act of obtaining something before others can reach it.
He caught the last piece of cake on the table.
Sunggaban niya ang huling piraso ng keyk sa mesa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

catching the opportunity
aggressively taking a chance or opportunity
sunggaban ng pagkakataon

Related Words

grab
A noun referring to the act of catching.
sunggab

Slang Meanings

Seize the opportunity
Grab that offer, your boss might not agree again!
Sunggaban mo na 'yang offer na yan, baka hindi na pumayag si boss!
Jump in
You should jump in while it's still early, you don't want to miss this!
Dapat sumunggab ka na habang maaga pa, ayaw mo na palagpasin 'to!
Leader in grabbing
He is the leader in grabbing freebies!
Siya ang pangulo sa sunggaban ng mga freebies!