Magana (en. To feast/to celebrate)

/maˈɡana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of eating or drinking abundantly and joyfully.

They distributed food and ‘celebrated’ at the gathering.

Nagpamahagi sila ng pagkain at nag-‘magana’ sa pagtitipon.

To hold a party or celebration.

They want to ‘celebrate’ for her 20th birthday.

Nais nilang ‘magana’ para sa kanyang ika-20 kaarawan.

The celebration of a success or occasion with joy.

Every Christmas, everyone celebrates with family.

Tuwing Pasko, ang lahat ay ‘magana’ kasama ang pamilya.

Vulgar Latin 'mangāna', a member of the provinces of Pampanga.

Let’s feast!

Come and let’s celebrate together.

Magana tayo!

gathering

A gathering or feast where people come together to share food.

salu-salo

friend

A person who shares in joy and celebration.

kaibigan

to go somewhere to have fun

We just went out to the mall last night, it was so much fun!

Kaka-magana lang namin sa mall kagabi, ang saya!

to relax or take a break

I need to chill out after a long and tiring day.

Kailangan ko munang magana pagkatapos ng mahaba at nakakapagod na araw.

to spend time for oneself or with friends

Okay, let's chill at the beach this weekend!

Sige, magana tayo sa beach sa weekend!