Magagamit (en. Usable)

ma-ga-gamit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that can be used.
The old phone is still usable for someone else.
Ang lumang telepono ay magagamit pa sa ibang tao.
Indicates the ability to be used.
We need to ensure that all office equipment is usable.
Kailangan nating tiyakin na lahat ng kagamitan sa opisina ay magagamit.

Etymology

from the root word 'gamit' derived from the Latin 'habitare' meaning 'to use'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

usable in the right way
can be used correctly and beneficially
magagamit sa tamang paraan
do not waste what is usable
take advantage of things that can be used
huwag sayangin ang magagamit

Related Words

use
Items used for various purposes.
gamit
equipment
Tools that can be used for a particular task.
kagamitang

Slang Meanings

usable item
Even if it's not new, that can still be used.
Kahit hindi bago, magagamit pa 'yan.
item that can be used
I have a lot of things, but I can only use that for now.
Dami kong gamit, pero 'yun lang magagamit ko sa ngayon.
of things that can be beneficial
Make sure that everything you bring is usable.
Tiyakin mong ang lahat ng dala mo ay magagamit.