kabig
pull towards self; win in gambling
Usage Note
Kabig is a root verb meaning to pull or draw something toward oneself; in gambling contexts, kumabig means to sweep the winnings. It captures a sense of actively claiming or taking and is distinct from hilahin (to pull or drag) in that kabig implies drawing inward rather than simply dragging.
Examples
" Isang kabig lang ang kailangan. "
Natural Translation
Only one pull is needed.
Literal Translation
One pull only the needed.
" Isang kabig lang sa manibela. "
Natural Translation
Just one pull on the steering wheel.
Literal Translation
One pull only at-the steering-wheel.
" Sa isang malakas na kabig ng lubid, naitaas nila ang bangka palapit sa pampang. "
Natural Translation
With one strong pull of the rope, they raised the boat closer to the shore.
Literal Translation
In one strong pull of-the rope, raised they the boat closer to shore.
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