Tumangan (en. To grasp)

/tuˈmaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To move or act to take something using the hand or another part of the body.

He grasped a pen to write.

Tumangan siya ng bolpen para magsulat.

Hold something tightly or with strength.

He grasped the end of the rope to keep it from slipping.

Tumangan siya sa dulo ng tali upang hindi ito matanggal.

Perform an action that requires holding or taking.

They took his things before leaving.

Tumangan sila ng kanyang mga gamit bago umalis.

to seize an opportunity

To take action or step to grab an opportunity.

tumangan ng pagkakataon

tangan

Refers to having or holding something.

tangan

Hanging out or moving together.

We hung out at the mall to shop.

Tumangan kami sa mall para magshopping.

Gathering for a good time.

We got together at the beach to party.

Tumangan kami sa beach para magparty.

Unity or cooperation for a goal.

We teamed up for the project to help the barangay.

Tumangan kami sa proyekto para makatulong sa barangay.