Hanapin
to scratch
01
manggasgas, mang-sugat
to make small cuts or marks on a surface
Transitive: to scratch a surface
Example
The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.
Ang matalas na bato ay hindi sinasadyang manggasgas sa ibabaw ng pintura ng sasakyan.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
Ang tuta ay manggasgas sa sahig habang sinusubukan nitong itago ang kanyang buto.
02
kamutin, kuskusin
to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails
Transitive: to scratch the skin
Example
She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.
Kailangan niyang kamutin ang kanyang mga kagat ng lamok upang maibsan ang pangangati.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
Nakaupo ang pusa nang masaya, hinahayaan ang may-ari na kamutin ang kanyang baba.
03
bawiin, iwanan
to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project
Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan
Example
Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.
Dahil sa kakulangan sa badyet, pinili nilang bawiin ang mga plano para sa bagong gusali ng opisina.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
Binaawi ng komite ang ideya ng pagdaraos ng kumperensya ngayong taon at nagpasya na muling talakayin ito sa hinaharap.
04
kumiskis, kuskos
to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise
Intransitive
Example
The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.
Kumiskis ang mga binti ng upuan sa sahig na tile habang inilipat niya ito sa kusina.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
Siya ay kumislot habang ang tinidor ay kumiskis sa ibabaw ng seramik na plato.
05
magsugat, mangalat
to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object
Transitive: to scratch a mark or indentation into sth | to scratch a mark or indentation onto sth
Example
She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.
Magsugat siya ng kanyang inisyal sa kahoy na upuan gamit ang isang pocket knife.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
Mangalat siya ng mensahe sa pader na bato gamit ang isang piraso ng flint.
06
kumita, magsikap
to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods
Intransitive
Example
After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.
Matapos mawalan ng trabaho, kinailangan niyang magsikap upang suportahan ang kanyang pamilya, kumukuha ng anumang trabaho na makikita niya.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
Sa kabila ng mga hamon, nagsikap siyang kumita para sa kanyang mga anak, kumuha ng maraming part-time na trabaho.
07
magsalansan, magsimula muli
to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it
Transitive: to scratch a word or text
Example
She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.
Binasag niya ang maling sagot at pinunan ang tamang sagot sa papel ng pagsusulit.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
Tinanggal ng patnugot ang mga labis na talata mula sa manuskrito upang mapabuti ang kaliwanagan.
08
magsugat, manggasgas
to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it
Transitive: to scratch a person or body part
Example
She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.
Mangsugat siya ng kanyang bukung-bukong habang umaakyat sa bakod.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
Ang pusa ay nagsugat sa akin nang sinubukan kong humawak dito.
Scratch
01
sugat, gasgas
a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface
What is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a small, shallow cut or scrape on the skin, often caused by something sharp like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface. Scratches usually result in minor bleeding and can cause a stinging sensation. They are generally not serious and heal quickly with basic care, such as cleaning the area with soap and water, and possibly applying a disinfectant and a bandage to keep it clean and protected while it heals.
02
pera, gwapo
an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts
Example
He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.
Natuwa siya na makakuha ng kaunting extra pera mula sa kanyang freelance na trabaho.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
Kailangan nilang makahanap ng malaking halaga ng pera para masaklaw ang mga hindi inaasahang gastos.
03
sugat, gasgas
an indication of damage
04
sulat-kamay, maliit na sulat
poor handwriting
05
kalabog, gasgas
a harsh noise made by scraping
06
pagsasawda, paghahalo ng tuyong butil
dry mash for poultry
07
linya ng simula, simulang guhit
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08
scratch, nag-atras
a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts
Who is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it begins. This can happen for various reasons, such as injury, illness, or a change in circumstances that prevents them from participating. When someone scratches, they are no longer part of the event, and their spot is typically left empty or given to another competitor.
Example
Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon.
Just before the event, the cyclist became a scratch due to illness.
09
gasgas, ukit
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
01
scratch na golfer, matalinong golfer
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
Example
He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.
Nangarap siyang maging isang scratch na golfer sa pamamagitan ng masigasig na pagsasanay at training.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
Humingi siya ng payo mula sa scratch na golfer upang mapabuti ang kanyang laro.
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