Magaksaya (en. To squander)

ma-gak-sa-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To squander wealth or resources.
Don't squander money on things you don't need.
Huwag kang magaksaya ng pera sa mga bagay na hindi mo naman kailangan.
To spend time or effort without any benefit.
I won't squander time on things that aren't important.
Hindi ako magaksaya ng oras sa mga bagay na hindi mahalaga.
To allocate excessive amounts to something.
He is known for his habit of squandering during feasts.
Siya ay kilala sa kanyang ugaling magaksaya sa mga handaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to waste time
Spending time without any benefit.
magaksaya ng oras
to waste money
Spending money on unimportant things.
magaksaya ng pera

Related Words

gaksaya
A verb meaning 'to squander'.
gaksaya
pagkakalugi
The situation that causes a loss of wealth or resources.
pagkakalugi

Slang Meanings

Just a joke
Don't waste your time on that, it's just a joke.
Wag kang magaksaya ng oras sa ganyan, kalokohan lang yan.
Wasting time
Let's be serious, let's not waste time.
Seryoso na tayo, huwag na tayong magaksaya ng oras.
Have fun
Let's have fun at the beach later, let's go!
Magaksaya tayo sa beach mamaya, tara!
Meaningless
What you guys are talking about is just a waste, it's meaningless.
Ang pinag-uusapan niyo, magaksaya lang yan, walang saysay.