Lagari (en. Saw)
la-ga-ri
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used for cutting wood or other materials.
Use the saw to cut the branches of the tree.
Gamitin mo ang lagari sa pagputol ng mga sanga ng puno.
A tool that has teeth used for cutting or slicing.
He chose the electric saw to make the work easier.
Pinili niya ang electric lagari upang mas mapadali ang trabaho.
Etymology
Origin of the word 'lagari' comes from the Spanish word 'sierra', meaning saw.
Common Phrases and Expressions
saw for wood
Using a saw to cut wood.
lagari sa kahoy
Related Words
sawyer
A person who uses or is knowledgeable about using a saw.
lagarian
Slang Meanings
to work hard or to persevere in a task
Just grind on our project so we can finish this.
Lagari ka lang sa project natin para matapos ito.
to be diligent and determined
We need to grind on the presentation to make it happen.
Kailangan nating lagariin ang presentation para umarangkada.
to study hard or take studies seriously
You should grind on your exams or you might fail.
Dapat maglagari ka sa mga exam baka mabagsak ka.