Gawiin (en. To do)
ga-wiin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating an action to be taken.
What will you do tomorrow?
Anong gawiin mo bukas?
Helps in identifying tasks that need to be done daily.
There are many things to finish before the deadline.
Maraming gawiin ang kailangang tapusin bago ang takdang panahon.
Often used to describe responsibilities or obligations.
List your tasks for this week.
Ilista ang mga gawiin mo para sa linggong ito.
Etymology
from the word 'gawi' meaning 'habit' or 'lifestyle' combined with the suffix '-in' indicating action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What will you do?
What action will you take?
Anong gawiin?
This must be done.
This is a necessary action.
Dapat gawin ito.
Related Words
habit
Refers to a manner or way of acting.
gawi
task
A completed activity or responsibility that needs to be accomplished.
gawain
Slang Meanings
A person or group whose behavior is unusual or abnormal.
The behavior of my group of friends is really weird.
Yung gawiin ng barkada ko, sobrang weird talaga.
Conducting more creative or crazy activities.
We're going to do something fun later, are you in?
May gawiin tayo mamaya, game ka ba?
Working or busy with tasks.
What he's doing right now is studying for the exam.
Ang gawiin niya ngayon ay mag-aral para sa exam.