Gumawa (en. To make)

gu-ma-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to creating or making something.
He made a delicious meal.
Gumawa siya ng isang masarap na pagkain.
Shaping an idea or plan.
They made a new strategy for the project.
Gumawa sila ng bagong estratehiya para sa proyekto.
Carrying out a process or task.
We need to take steps to achieve our goal.
Kailangan nating gumawa ng mga hakbang upang makamit ang aming layunin.

Etymology

from the root word 'gawa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do good
to help or do good for others
gumawa ng kabutihan
to find a way
to look for a solution to a problem
gumawa ng paraan

Related Words

product
The product or result of making.
gawa
task
Something that is being done or created.
gawain

Slang Meanings

To help
I'll just do it to help you.
Gagawa na lang ako para makatulong sa iyo.
To keep busy
I have a lot to do today so I can't take a break.
Ang dami kong gagawin ngayon kaya hindi na ako makakapagpahinga.
To start
I’m going to make a plan for this project.
Gagawa na ako ng plano para sa project na ito.