Tangay (en. Carry)

/ˈtaŋɡaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to carry or bring a thing.

I need to carry the groceries from the store.

Kailangan kong tangayin ang mga groceries mula sa tindahan.

Refers to carrying something without dropping it.

He put his laptop in his bag so he could carry it.

Inilagay niya sa kanyang bag ang kanyang laptop para siya'y makatangay.

Uses the body or strength to show the capacity of carrying.

His load was light so he easily got out.

Magaan lang ang kanyang tangay kaya't madali siyang nakalabas.

Originating from the root word 'tangay' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring home'.

carry me along

To join or participate in an activity.

tangayin mo ako

bring

A common term representing the act of carrying something.

dala

carry

A word used in the sense of carrying something, often held.

bitbit

Attraction (to attract or entice)

They attract me, so I can't avoid them anymore.

Tangay siya sa akin, kaya di ko na siya maiiwasan.

Connection (to have a connection with someone)

I'm really connected with him, we are always together.

Tangay na tangay na ako sa kanya, lagi na lang kami magkasama.

Flattery (to be overly sweet or flattering)

He's too much of a flatterer to the boss.

Tangay masyado ang pagsipsip niya sa boss.