Maganasan (en. To feel excited)

/maɡaˈnasan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb referring to having eagerness or enthusiasm.
Feel excited about your school projects.
Maganasan ka para sa iyong mga proyekto sa paaralan.
Having a vibrant feeling or desire.
Sometimes, you need to feel excited for life's challenges.
Minsan, kinakailangan mong maganasan para sa mga hamon sa buhay.
Having motivation or inspiration.
Because of her friends, she felt excited to go out and exercise.
Dahil sa kanyang mga kaibigan, naganasan siyang lumabas at mag-ehersisyo.

Etymology

From the root word 'ganas' meaning 'to feel eager.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let’s get excited!
Let’s feel eager or enthusiastic.
Maganasan tayo!

Related Words

eagerness
The feeling of eagerness or desire.
gana
vitality
Energy or lively feeling.
sigla

Slang Meanings

Look for a way or reason to do something.
Just find a way to get into that concert.
Maganasan ka na lang kung paano ka makakapasok sa concert na iyon.
Seek help or pretend to be clueless to gather information.
He's lying; he just acted clueless to get tips on the project.
Nagsisinungaling siya, naganasan lang siya para makakuha ng tips sa project.