Dig in Tagalog

“Dig” in Tagalog translates to “Hukayin” or “Maghukay,” referring to the action of breaking up and moving earth or making a hole. Explore the different contexts and uses of this versatile word in Filipino language below.

[Words] = Dig

[Definition]:

• Dig /dɪɡ/
• Verb 1: To break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, or claws.
• Verb 2: To make a hole or channel by removing material.
• Verb 3: To search or investigate deeply (informal).
• Noun: An act or process of digging; also, an archaeological excavation site.

[Synonyms] = Hukayin, Maghukay, Kalkalin, Hukay, Magmina, Dukalin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The farmers dig the soil before planting rice.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga magsasaka ay humuhukayin ang lupa bago magtanim ng palay.
• Ex2_EN: The dog likes to dig holes in the backyard.
• Ex2_PH: Ang aso ay gustong maghukay ng mga butas sa likod-bahay.
• Ex3_EN: Archaeologists dig carefully to preserve ancient artifacts.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga arkeologo ay humuhukayin nang maingat upang mapanatili ang sinaunang mga artifact.
• Ex4_EN: We need to dig deeper to find the truth about this matter.
• Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating maghukay nang mas malalim upang mahanap ang katotohanan tungkol sa bagay na ito.
• Ex5_EN: The workers dig a trench for the new water pipeline.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga manggagawa ay humuhukayin ng kanal para sa bagong tubo ng tubig.