kawit
kawít with stress marks
hook
Usage Note
Kawit is the general word for a hook — a curved implement used to hang, catch, or pull things. It appears in fishing, construction, and everyday household contexts. The verb 'kumawit' means to hook onto something, and 'kawit' also lends its name to a city in Cavite province.
Examples
" Isabit mo sa kawit ang tuwalya. "
Natural Translation
Hang the towel on the hook.
Literal Translation
Hang you on-the hook the towel.
" Isabit mo ang bag sa kawit sa pinto. "
Natural Translation
Hang your bag on the hook by the door.
Literal Translation
Hang you the bag on-the hook at-the door.
" Maingat niyang ikinawit ang lubid sa sanga ng puno upang hindi ito mahulog sa malakas na hangin. "
Natural Translation
He carefully hooked the rope onto the branch of the tree so that it would not fall in the strong wind.
Literal Translation
Carefully he hooked the rope on-the branch of-the tree so-that not it falls in-the strong wind.
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