Magamay (en. To be few)

/ma.ɡa.may/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The term 'magamay' is a verb meaning to become few or decrease.

In the upcoming summer, less rain is expected.

Sa darating na tag-init, inaasahang magamay ang mga pag-ulan.

From the root 'gamay' which means small or few.

to decrease in number

means that the number of something will be reduced or become fewer.

magamay ang bilang

few

Refers to something that is not many or not as many as expected.

kakaunti

Too comfortable or relaxed.

I feel so magamay here at Kuya's house, it's super chill!

Parang magamay ako dito sa bahay ni Kuya, sobrang chill!

A situation without pressure.

At this picnic, let's just be magamay, no stress!

Sa picnic na 'to, magamay lang tayo, walang stress!

Finger food or informal dining.

Let's just be magamay, it's a finger food kind of meal!

Magamay na lang tayo, kamayan ang labas!