Igawad (en. To lend)

i-gaw-ad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To give something to another person who is requesting it.
The teacher awarded the prize to the kindest student.
Iginawad ng guro ang premyo sa pinakamabait na estudyante.
To give permission or privilege to a person.
He granted his friend the opportunity to enter the exclusive party.
Iginawad niya ang pagkakataon sa kanyang kaibigan na makapasok sa eksklusibong party.
To bestow or lend something to others.
He lent his tools to those in need.
Iginawad niya ang kanyang mga kagamitan sa mga nangangailangan.

Etymology

Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

The prize was awarded
The reward was given to the winner.
Iginawad ang premyo

Related Words

award
The granting of an award or privilege.
gawad

Slang Meanings

Fell or stumbled outside, often during a fight or race.
So awkward! I never thought I would igawad in front of everyone!
Napaka-awkward! 'Di ko akalain na igawad ako sa harap ng lahat!
To fail or lose in a situation.
This exam was a huge igawad, because I didn't study.
Isang malaking igawad ang nangyari sa exam na ito, kasi 'di ko nag-aralan.