From root: hawak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinahawak
i-pi-na-HA-wak
let someone hold
Present (Incomplete)
ipinahahawak
i-pi-na-ha-HA-wak
letting someone hold
Future (Contemplated)
ipahahawak
i-pa-ha-HA-wak
will let someone hold
Usage Note
Ipahawak is used when asking or allowing someone else to hold an object or a person for you temporarily. It is commonly used in situations where your hands are busy and you need someone to assist by taking hold of something on your behalf.
Examples
" Ipahawak mo ang susi sa kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
Let your sibling hold the key.
Literal Translation
Let-hold you the key to sibling your.
" Gusto kong ipahawak ang manika sa anak ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to let my child hold the doll.
Literal Translation
Want I let-hold the doll to child my.
" Mas mabuti pang ipahawak mo ang pera sa nanay habang pumipila ka para mabayaran ang mga pinamili. "
Natural Translation
It would be better to let your mom hold the money while you line up to pay for the groceries.
Literal Translation
More good still let-hold you the money to mom while line-up you so pay the things-bought.
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