Mahawakan (en. To be able to be held)

mah-ah-wah-kan

Synonyms

To touch or regain control.

Once you get hold of the ball, you're the boss.

Kapag nahawakan mo na 'yung bola, ikaw na ang boss.

To feel or to be hurt.

I got a hold of the situation and it really hurts.

Nakahawakan ko 'yung sitwasyon at talagang masakit.

To grab hold of attention or interest.

That video really held my attention for a long time.

Yung video na 'yun, nakahawak sa atensyon ko pang matagal.