Gumayat (en. To lose weight)

ɡuˈma.jat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of losing weight.
He decided to lose weight through proper diet and exercise.
Nagdesisyon siyang gumayat sa pamamagitan ng tamang pagkain at ehersisyo.
The process of shedding excess weight.
There are many ways to lose weight, such as dieting and exercising.
Maraming paraan upang gumayat, tulad ng pagdiyeta at pag-eehersisyo.
The act of moving from a higher weight to a lower one.
After months of effort, he lost a lot of weight.
Matapos ang ilang buwan ng pagsusumikap, siya ay gumayat nang husto.

Etymology

The word 'gumayat' is derived from the root word 'guyat' which means to lose weight or slim down.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lose weight the right way
Losing weight without compromising health.
gumayat sa tamang paraan
losing weight due to stress
Weight loss caused by stress or emotional issues.
gumayat dahil sa stress

Related Words

diet
A meal plan that helps with weight loss.
diet
exercise
Physical activity that contributes to health improvement and weight loss.
ehersisyo

Slang Meanings

To earn or get money in one go or task.
I just gumayat at the event, it was so fun!
Kaka-gumayat ko lang sa gamitan, ang saya!
To generate income or profit from an idea or project.
Maybe our business will gumayat next month.
Baka yung negosyo natin ay gumayat na sa susunod na buwan.
To earn quickly or in a shortcut way.
As long as you gumayat, you'll quickly recover your investment.
Basta't gumayat ka, makakabawi ka agad sa investment mo.