From root: hawak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inihawak
i-ni-HA-wak
held for someone
Present (Incomplete)
inihahawak
i-ni-ha-HA-wak
holding for someone
Future (Contemplated)
ihahawak
i-ha-HA-wak
will hold for someone
Usage Note
Ihawak is used when asking someone to hold an object on your behalf or for the benefit of another person. It is typically used in situations where the speaker's hands are busy and they need a temporary favor.
Examples
" Ihawak mo muna ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
Hold my bag for me first.
Literal Translation
Hold-for you first the bag my.
" Kailangang ihawak ang bata ng payong. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to hold for the child the umbrella.
Literal Translation
Need hold-for the child the umbrella.
" Pakihawak mo sandali ang payong habang inaayos ko ang mga gamit na bitbit ng bata. "
Natural Translation
Please hold the umbrella for a moment while I fix the things the child is carrying.
Literal Translation
Please-hold you moment the umbrella while fix I the things carried of child.
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