Lagyan (en. To place)

/lag-jyan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Put something in a specific place or position.
Put the book on the table.
Lagyan mo ang libro sa mesa.
Allocate funds or materials to a project or task.
Let's allocate more funds to the project.
Lagyan natin ng mas maraming pondo ang proyekto.
Set a particular condition or goal.
Let's set a limit on our expenses.
Lagyan natin ng limitasyon ang ating mga gastos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lagay' meaning to place or put.

Common Phrases and Expressions

put sugar
Add sugar to the drink.
lagyan ng asukal
add vibrance
Give life or vibrance to something.
lagyan ng sigla

Related Words

place
The process of putting or setting something in a specific area.
lagay
condition
A specific situation or circumstance that must be considered in transfer or addition.
kondisyon

Slang Meanings

To put or fill something.
Can you put ketchup on my fries?
Lagyan mo nga ng ketchup yung fries ko.
To include or add to a group.
Add me to your group chat.
Lagyan mo ako sa group chat niyo.
To take action.
Put some effort into that!
Lagyan mo naman ng effort yan!