Magadya (en. To attract)

/maˈɡadʲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to attract or pull a person or thing.
I often attract people with my ideas.
Madalas akong magadya ng mga tao sa aking mga ideya.
To use a method to gain the attention of others.
He used colors to attract attention to his product.
Nagmagadya siya ng mga kulay para sa kanyang produkto.
To evoke interest.
His knowledge attracts students.
Ang kanyang kaalaman ay magadya sa mga estudyante.

Etymology

Tagalog language, from the root word 'gadya' meaning to pull or attract.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attract many people
to bring or attract many people.
magadya ng maraming tao

Related Words

behavior
Refers to conduct or manner of doing things which may be a result of attraction.
gawi

Slang Meanings

talkative person
Marco, being so chatty, didn't even finish the conversation.
Si Marco, sa sobrang magadya, hindi na natapos ang usapan.
quick to act or to act without thinking
Wow, you're so impulsive! You don't think about what you're doing.
Grabe ka, ang magadya mo! Walang isip-isip sa ginagawa mo.
in a hurry
Why do you seem so rushed? Just relax, there's still time.
Bakit parang magadya ka? Relax ka lang, may oras pa.