Tagalog

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Etymology

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From hawak +‎ -um-.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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humawak (complete humawak, progressive humahawak, contemplative hahawak, Baybayin spelling ᜑᜓᜋᜏᜃ᜔)

  1. to hold (something); to take (something) in one's hand
    Synonyms: maghawak, tumangan, magtangan
  2. to hold on to; to grasp tightly
    Synonym: kumapit
  3. to occupy; to hold (an office or position)
    Synonym: manungkulan
  4. to manage (a business)
    Synonyms: mangasiwa, mamahala
  5. complete aspect of humawak

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