Magagawa (en. Can do)

/magaˈgawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb form that shows the ability to do something.

He can accomplish a lot if he studies well.

Marami siyang magagawa kung siya ay mag-aaral nang mabuti.

Indicates the potential or possibility of creating or making.

With the help of friends, a lot can be done on the project.

Sa tulong ng mga kaibigan, marami ang magagawa sa proyekto.

Uses the root word 'gawa' which embodies the idea of action.

As a leader, you can do a lot for the community.

Bilang isang lider, marami kang magagawa para sa komunidad.

I can do this!

Expresses confidence in one's ability to complete a task.

Magagawa ko ito!

I can't do it.

Expresses lack of ability or resources to do something.

Hindi ko magagawa.

capability

The ability or strength possessed by a person to accomplish something.

kakayahan

execution

The process of doing or implementing a plan or task.

pagsasagawa

can be done

Okay, I can do that over the weekend.

Sige, magagawa ko 'yan sa weekend.

likely to be done

No doubt, as long as I help, we can do it!

Kayang-kaya, basta't tutulong ako, magagawa natin!