Gumana (en. To work)

/ɡuˈmana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the act of doing or executing.
He works quickly on his project.
Mabilis siyang gumana sa kanyang proyekto.
Refers to an action or movement that yields a specific result.
His plan did not work due to the bad weather.
Hindi gumana ang kanyang plano dahil sa masamang panahon.
Can be used to describe the effectiveness of something.
We need to ensure that the new system works.
Kailangan nating tiyakin na gumana ang bagong sistema.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everything worked out
everything that was planned or expected happened
gumana ang lahat

Related Words

make
Refers to anything that has been created or made.
gawa

Slang Meanings

succeeded or continued
Our plan finally worked!
Gumana na ang plano namin sa wakas!
acted or functioned
It didn't work when it was too hot.
Hindi siya gumana kapag sobrang init.
succeeded
His tactics worked in the fight.
Gumana ang mga tactics niya sa laban.