Magawa (en. To do)

/maˈɡawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to do or create something.
You need to do the assignments before resting.
Kailangan mong magawa ang mga takdang-aralin bago magpahinga.
The act of performing a task.
You can do help him with his project.
Magagawa mo siyang tulungan sa kanyang proyekto.
The ability or skill to accomplish something.
He needs to do his part in the job well.
Kailangan niyang magawa nang maayos ang kanyang bahagi sa trabaho.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'gawa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do everything
To be capable of achieving anything.
magawa ang lahat
to find a way
To seek a solution to a problem.
magawa ng paraan

Related Words

task
An item that must be accomplished or finished.
gawain
execution
The process of performing something.
pagsasagawa

Slang Meanings

to do or accomplish; the act of carrying out something
I can do that, I just can't focus.
Kaya ko 'yang magawa, hindi lang ako nagkakapag-focus.
to start or initiate something
Why haven't you started yet? You can do that!
Bakit hindi ka pa nag-uumpisa? Magawa mo na 'yan!
to finish or complete a task
As long as it's done, that's good for me.
Basta magawa lang, ayos na 'yan sa akin.