Magantanda (en. To beautify)

/maɡanˈtanda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act or process of beautifying something.
Beautifying your home brings a joyful feeling.
Ang magantanda ng iyong tahanan ay nagbibigay ng masayang pakiramdam.
The action of beautifying or adding decorations.
She wants to beautify her room with new paint.
Nais niyang magantanda ng kanyang silid sa pamamagitan ng mga bagong pintura.
Giving an attractive form.
Beautifying is an important aspect of art.
Ang magantanda ay isang mahalagang aspeto ng sining.

Etymology

from 'ganda' and 'mag-' indicating an action

Common Phrases and Expressions

to beautify the home
the process of beautifying the house
magantanda ng tahanan
to beautify oneself
the act of beautifying oneself
magantanda ng sarili

Related Words

beauty
The quality of being attractive or beautiful.
ganda

Slang Meanings

to spread news or gossip
You really love to magantanda, why not just tell him directly?
Ang hilig mo talagang magantanda, parang ba't 'di mo na lang ipagsabi sa kanya nang direkta?
to be tidy or neat
We should magantanda before the guests arrive, we don't want them to see the mess here.
Dapat tayo magantanda bago dumating ang bisita, ayaw nating makita silang nagkalat dito.