Maganak (en. To give birth)

/maɡaˈnak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action or process of bringing forth a child from a mother's body.
During her pregnancy, her goal was to give birth to a healthy baby.
Sa kanyang pagbubuntis, ang kanyang layunin ay maganak ng malusog na sanggol.
The initiation of life in a new being.
Giving birth is a very important part of creating life.
Ang maganak ay isang napakahalagang bahagi ng paglikha ng buhay.

Etymology

Nagmula sa salitang 'anak' na nangangahulugang 'bata', at ang 'ma-' ay nagpapahiwatig ng isang anyo ng pandiwa na nagsasaad ng kilos.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give birth
refers to a family's lineage or tribe.
mag-anak

Related Words

child
Refers to a child or a descendant from a parent.
anak
pregnant
Refers to the state of a woman carrying a baby in her womb.
buntis

Slang Meanings

to be happy or to enjoy
I just want to have fun and enjoy life.
Gusto ko lang mag-anak at mag-enjoy sa buhay.
to be lively or full of energy
It's so much fun, it feels like there are a lot of kids around!
Ang saya-saya, parang ang daming anak sa paligid!
to have fun or to flirt
Let's have some fun next week!
Mag-anak tayo sa susunod na linggo!