Ugatin (en. To pull or to tug)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates pulling or removing something from its location.
Pull the roots of the plant to accelerate its growth.
Ugatin mo ang mga ugat ng halaman upang mapabilis ang paglago nito.
The process of extracting or removing something by pulling.
We need to pull out the old wire behind the cabinet.
Kailangan nating ugatin ang lumang kawad sa likod ng kabinet.
Removing something from its base or origin.
Pull the plants to clean the area.
Ugatin mo ang mga halaman upang linisin ang paligid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pull the root
the removal of the root or source of something.
ugatin ang ugat

Related Words

root
The part of the plant that is typically underground and absorbs nutrients from the soil.
ugat
to strike
The act of performing a vigorous action or lifting.
hataw

Slang Meanings

To exaggerate, or to make an excessive reaction
Oh no, you're exaggerating me again in your story!
Hala, ugatin mo na naman ako sa kwento mo!
To be a drama king/queen
You're always being dramatic about what you're going through, just chill!
Lagi kang ugatin sa mga pinagdadaanan mo, chill lang!