pigain
The English verb 'squeeze' is translated into Tagalog as pigain.
The verb pigain is specifically used when squeezing liquids out of an object, such as squeezing juice from a fruit or water from a sponge.
Meaning: to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes its form based on the aspect of the action: piniga is the completed aspect (squeezed), pinipiga is the progressive aspect (squeezing) and pipigain is the contemplative aspect (will squeeze).
Did you know?
- In certain colloquial settings, 'squeezing' a person (like a tight hug) is rarely described with pigain, as that would sound like you are trying to extract liquid from them.
- There is a distinct difference between pigain for liquids and ipitin for squeezing something between two flat surfaces like pliers.
- The word piga can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is being 'squeezed' or pressured for money or information.
Examples in context
- Puwede mo bang pigaan ang towel?Can you squeeze the towel?
- Kailangan mong pigain ang katas ng bunga.You need to extract the juice of the fruit.
- Mahirap pigain ang kahit na anong likido gamit ang puri't katapatan.It's difficult to squeeze any liquid using honesty and integrity.
- Pigain mo ang calamansi para sa juice.Squeeze the calamansi for the juice.
- Dapat nating pigain ang sponge.We should squeeze the sponge.
- Pigain mo nang maigi ang prutas.Squeeze the fruit thoroughly.
Example conversation
Mark and Maria are preparing a drink in the kitchen.
- MarkMaria, maaari mo bang pigain itong lemon?Maria, can you please squeeze this lemon?
- MariaSige, Mark, gagawin ko na ngayon.Sure, Mark, I will do it now.
- MarkSalamat, ilagay mo lang sa baso.Thanks, just put it in the glass.
- MariaTapos na, napigain ko na lahat.It's done, I squeezed it all.
