Magaklas (en. Class)

/maɡaˈklas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the act of dividing or organizing a group based on characteristics or abilities.
We need to classify the students according to their knowledge level.
Kailangan nating magaklas ng mga estudyante ayon sa kanilang antas ng kaalaman.
The formation of groups for a specific purpose or objective.
The teacher will classify projects for the semester.
Ang guro ay magaklas ng mga proyekto para sa semestre.

Etymology

Borrowed from the English word 'class'

Common Phrases and Expressions

classifying ideas
Organizing or categorizing previous thoughts.
magaklas ng mga ideya

Related Words

classification
The process of categorizing objects.
klasipikasyon
group
A collection of people with the same interest or characteristics.
grupo

Slang Meanings

to communicate with each other
Why do we feel like we're not classing? We're online but not talking!
Bakit parang di na tayo nagkaklas? Naka-online lang tayo pero di nag-uusap!
to hang out or chill together over coffee
Come on, let's coffee so we can be together!
Tara, magkape tayo para magkasama tayo niyan.
to be together or to collaborate closely
Hey, we're in this project together, we can't leave anything out.
Hoy, magkasama tayo sa project ah, di pwedeng magkulang-kulang.