Magakay (en. To carry or to hold)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the act of carrying or holding.
You will carry goods to the market.
Magakay ka ng mga paninda sa palengke.
The act of someone ascending to a higher place with the help of another person.
He will be carried up the stairs.
Magakay siya sa hagdang-bato upang umakyat.
Taking care of or assisting someone during their journey or move.
You will hold the children while walking.
Magakay ka sa mga bata habang naglalakad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry a child
the act of carrying or holding children.
magakay ng bata
to carry luggage
the act of carrying or holding heavy items like luggage.
magakay ng bagahe

Related Words

load
A form of carrying using the hands or body.
karga
load
The item that is carried or held.
bitbit

Slang Meanings

Pretending to be uninterested but actually interested.
Mark is trying to magakay in his lessons because he likes Sarah.
Sinasadyang magakay si Mark sa mga leksyon kasi gusto niya si Sarah.
Trying to get attention in a different way.
Julia is trying to magakay with her friends to get noticed.
Pinipilit ni Julia na magakay sa kanyang mga kaibigan para mapansin siya.