Magantay (en. Wait)

ma-gan-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to wait or to perform an act of waiting.

Please wait first before entering the room.

Mag-antay ka muna bago pumasok sa silid.

To perform an action where a person remains more passive until a particular time or event.

Let's wait until the sun comes out.

Mag-antay tayo hanggang lumabas ang araw.

Having patience while doing nothing as time passes.

Sometimes, you just need to wait for the right opportunity.

Minsan, kailangan lang talagang mag-antay para sa tamang pagkakataon.

The word 'magantay' comes from the root word 'gantay' which means 'to wait' or 'to hold back'.

Just wait.

Expecting something to happen or arrive.

Mag-antay ka lang.

Let's wait.

Indicating that there is something that everyone needs to wait for.

Mag-antay tayo.

wait

Root word referring to the concept of waiting.

gantay

waiting

The process of waiting for a person or thing.

paghintay

Wait a moment

Just wait a moment, I'm almost there.

Magantay ka lang sandali, nandito na ako.

Just hang in there

Just hang in there, don't rush.

Magantay ka, hintay-hintay lang dyan.

Just wait

Let's just wait, she'll be following soon.

Antay lang tayo, susunod na siya.