From root: hawak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghawak
nag-HA-wak
held or handled
Present (Incomplete)
naghahawak
nag-ha-HA-wak
is holding or handling
Future (Contemplated)
maghahawak
mag-ha-HA-wak
will hold or handle
Usage Note
Maghawak is used when referring to the act of holding or grasping something with one's hands, often implying a deliberate or continuous action. It is commonly used in professional or instructional contexts when describing how to handle tools or responsibilities.
Examples
" Maghawak ka ng lapis. "
Natural Translation
Hold a pencil.
Literal Translation
Hold you of pencil.
" Maghawak kayo ng kamay. "
Natural Translation
Hold each other's hands.
Literal Translation
Hold you [plural] of hand.
" Turuan mong maghawak nang maayos ng kutsilyo ang bata bago mo siya pakaining mag-isa sa hapag. "
Natural Translation
Teach the child to hold a knife properly before you let him eat alone at the table.
Literal Translation
Teach you-to hold properly of knife the child before you him let-eat alone at table.
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