Tumahi (en. Stitch)

/tuˈmahi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make a stitch in pieces of fabric.

She stitched a new dress for her birthday.

Tumahi siya ng bagong damit para sa kaarawan niya.

To join two or more pieces together by sewing.

He needed to stitch two blankets together.

Kailangan niyang tumahi ng dalawang kumot upang magkasama.

To create a line of stitches.

She stitched a beautiful and straight line on the fabric.

Tumahi siya ng isang maganda at tuwid na linya sa tela.

from the word 'tahi' meaning the joining of pieces of fabric.

Stitching a cape

Performing work to create a cape using fabric.

Tumahi ng balabal

stitch

The process of joining pieces of fabric using a needle and thread.

tahi

needle

An instrument used for stitching.

karayom

Staying strong

I just stayed strong despite the challenges that came.

Tumahi lang ako sa kabila ng mga pagsubok na dumating.

Being steadfast in the situation

You really need to stay steadfast when everything is tough.

Kailangan talaga tumahi kapag ang lahat ay mahirap.

Don't give up

Look around, everyone here is just holding on.

Tumingin ka sa paligid, tumahi lang ang mga tao dito.