Hagit

challenge / darenoun and verb

Alternative meanings

challenge; dare; difficult test; invitation to compete; provocation; to challenge or dare

Pronunciation

HAH-git

Root and affixes

Hagit can work as a noun, challenge or dare, and as a verb, to challenge or dare. Mahagiton means challenging, defiant, or provocative. Gihagit indicates that someone was challenged or dared.

Variants or conjugations

hagit; gihagit; mohagit; manghagit; hagiton; mahagiton; paghagit

Related words and expressions

sulay = test or try; kalisod = difficulty; kompetisyon = competition; kaisog = courage; kusog = strength; tumong = goal

Meaning and usage notes

Hagit can be positive, like a motivating challenge, or stronger, like a dare or provocation. For a personal or motivational challenge, hagit fits well. For an academic test or exam, sulay may be more natural.