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hold on in Tagalog

hawak

hold on in Tagalog: hawak, pahawak, pabantay, patago. In English, hold on means to grasp or grip firmly.

Tagalog words for hold on

to hold, grasp, or grip
hawak
to keep; to store something for someone
pahawak, pabantay, patago
wait a minute
sandali

English meaning of hold on

  1. verb To grasp or grip firmly.
  2. verb To keep; to store something for someone.
  3. verb To retain an advantage.
  4. verb Wait a short while.

Full definition of hold on

hold on in a sentence

  • Hold on tightly to the railing.
  • Hold on to my umbrella while I ride the roller coaster.
  • I'm holding on to my trump cards until I really need them.

Synonyms of hold on

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Questions about hold on in Tagalog

What is the meaning of hold on in Tagalog?
Hold on in Tagalog is hawak, pahawak, pabantay, patago.
Ano ang hold on sa Tagalog?
Hold on: hawak, pahawak, pabantay, patago.
What does hold on mean in English?
Hold on means to grasp or grip firmly.

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