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    Magaan (en. Light)

    /maɡaˈan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Means not heavy.
    This bag is light.
    Ang bag na ito ay magaan.
    Means easy to carry or not difficult to handle.
    Because of the light feeling, I quickly fell asleep.
    Dahil sa magaan na pakiramdam, mabilis akong nakatulog.
    Means easy or requiring little effort.
    Her task is lighter than I thought.
    Magaan ang kanyang ginagawa kumpara sa inisip ko.

    Etymology

    From the word 'gaan' meaning 'light' or 'not heavy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    light-hearted
    Feeling at ease or unburdened.
    magaan ang loob
    light-handed
    Having the capacity to do good things or act quickly.
    magaan ang kamay

    Related Words

    lightness
    The state of being light or not heavy.
    gaan
    heaviness
    The opposite of light; means heavy.
    bigat

    Slang Meanings

    Just chill.
    It's okay, the work is light today.
    Ayos lang, magaan lang ang trabaho ngayon.
    No pressure.
    I'm happy because our conversation was light.
    Masaya ako, kasi magaan lang ang usapan natin.
    As long as I can handle it.
    It's light because the deadline is still far away.
    Magaan lang dahil malayo pa naman ang deadline.
    Easy peasy.
    The teacher said the exam is light, so just relax.
    Sabi ni teacher magaan lang ang exam, kaya relax lang kayo.