Hold in Tagalog

“Hold” in Tagalog is “Hawakan” or “Tangan” – referring to the act of grasping, carrying, or keeping something in your hands or possession. Explore the various meanings and uses of this versatile term in Filipino context below!

[Words] = Hold

[Definition]:

• Hold /hoʊld/
• Verb 1: To grasp, carry, or support with one’s hands.
• Verb 2: To keep or detain someone or something.
• Verb 3: To contain or have the capacity for something.
• Noun: A grasp or grip on something.

[Synonyms] = Hawakan, Tangan, Kapit, Pigil, Dakpin, Humawak, Humigpit

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please hold my hand while crossing the street.
• Ex1_PH: Pakiusap hawakan ang aking kamay habang tumatawid sa kalsada.
• Ex2_EN: Can you hold this bag for me while I open the door?
• Ex2_PH: Maaari mo bang tanganin ang bag na ito para sa akin habang binubuksan ko ang pinto?
• Ex3_EN: The meeting will be held in the conference room tomorrow.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pulong ay gaganapin sa silid kumperensya bukas.
• Ex4_EN: This container can hold up to five liters of water.
• Ex4_PH: Ang lalagyang ito ay maaaring maglaman ng hanggang limang litro ng tubig.
• Ex5_EN: Hold on tight, the ride is about to start!
• Ex5_PH: Kumapit ng mahigpit, ang biyahe ay magsisimula na!