From root: hawak
Usage Note
Magkahawak is most commonly used in the phrase magkahawak-kamay which means holding hands.
Examples
" Magkahawak-kamay sila. "
Natural Translation
They are holding hands.
Literal Translation
Holding-each-other-hand they.
" Sila ay magkahawak ng kamay. "
Natural Translation
They are holding each other's hands.
Literal Translation
They are holding-each-other of hand.
" Magkahawak-kamay ang magkasintahan habang naglalakad sila sa dalampasigan kaninang takipsilim. "
Natural Translation
The couple were holding hands as they walked along the shore at dusk earlier.
Literal Translation
Holding-each-other-hand the couple while walking they on shore earlier dusk.
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