Magahis (en. To be tough)

/maɡaˈhis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word that means to be hard or not easily yielding.
His child's discipline is becoming tough.
Ang disiplina ng kanyang anak ay nagiging magahis.
Being strong in the face of challenges.
We need to be tough in these challenges.
Kailangan nating magahis sa mga pagsubok na ito.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gahi' which means hard.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tough life
A life full of challenges and resilience.
Buhay magahis

Related Words

hard
The root word of 'magahis' which means tough.
gahi

Slang Meanings

To be extremely comfortable or relaxed.
That's fine, just chill out here.
Ayos lang 'yan, magahis ka lang dito.
To relax or take a break.
Have you eaten? Just chill and don't think.
Kumain ka na ba? Magahis ka na lang at wag mag-isip.