Magarisga (en. To sift)

/maɡa'risɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to insert a hand or any object into another.
You need to sift through the houses in the middle of the forest.
Magarisga ka ng mga bahay sa gitna ng kakahuyan.
Refers to the process of cleaning or separating items.
You should sift the grains to get the clean part.
Dapat mong magarisga ang mga butil upang makuha ang malinis na bahagi.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'arisga', meaning 'to insert' or 'to hide', and used in contexts related to waste or sifting around.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sift sand
Sifting sand to remove impurities.
magarisga ng buhangin

Related Words

arisga
A root word related to waste or sifting.
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Slang Meanings

the act of being a hero or a strong person in the face of challenges
You can do it, just be a hero!
Kaya mo 'yan, magarisga ka lang!
to take on a situation and show courage
We need to step up in this fight!
Dapat magarisga tayo sa laban na 'to!