hagis
hágis with stress marks
throw; cast; fling
Usage Note
Hagis is the standard Tagalog word for the act of throwing; ihagis is the verb form meaning to throw something. It can describe anything from gently tossing a ball to hurling an object in anger, and is also used figuratively — throwing or dumping a problem onto someone else.
Examples
" Malayo ang hagis niya. "
Natural Translation
His throw is far.
Literal Translation
Far the throw his.
" Maayos ang iyong hagis. "
Natural Translation
Your throw is good.
Literal Translation
Orderly the your throw.
" Sa isang malakas na hagis, naabot ng bola ang kabilang dulo ng bakuran. "
Natural Translation
With one strong throw, the ball reached the far end of the yard.
Literal Translation
In one strong throw, reached by-the ball the other end of-the yard.
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