Gawa (en. Deed)

ɡa·wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing created or made.
His work is truly remarkable.
Ang kanyang gawa ay talagang kahanga-hanga.
An action or process of making.
The act of creation requires time and dedication.
Ang gawa ng paglikha ay nangangailangan ng oras at dedikasyon.
A product of art or skill.
His art was showcased at the exhibit.
Ang kanyang gawa ay ipinakita sa art exhibit.
verb
The action of making or creating.
He must do his work every day.
Dapat siyang gawin ang kanyang gawain araw-araw.
To create or produce something.
He made a beautiful poem.
Gumawa siya ng isang magandang tula.

Etymology

From the root word 'gawa' which refers to the action of making or creating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human-made
A thing created or made by humans.
gawa ng tao
homemade
Things made at home from simple materials.
gawang bahay

Related Words

to make
The verb that means to make or create something.
gumawa
handcrafted work
Works that require hands, often used in arts or projects.
gawaing kamay

Slang Meanings

work
Come on, let's get to work to finish the project!
Tara, gawa tayo para matapos na ang project!
move
Let's get moving, we've been here too long.
Gawa na, medyo natagalan na tayo dito.
pouring effort
My best friend really put a lot of effort into this event.
Sobrang gawa ng beshi ko sa event na 'to.
no action, no income!
No action, no income!
Walang gawa, walang kita!