Magawas (en. To exit)

/maˈɡawas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to leave or come out from a place.
You should exit the house before it gets dark.
Magawas ka na sa bahay bago magdilim.
Often used in commands or calls to come out.
Come out and enjoy!
Magawas na kayo at mag-enjoy!

Etymology

Originates from the word 'gawas' which means 'to come out' or 'to leave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You should come out!
A call to come out.
Magawas ka na!
It's better to go outside.
It means it's better to leave and enjoy outside.
Mas magandang magawas sa labas.

Related Words

gawas
The root word from which magawas is derived, referring to the act of coming out.
gawas
umalis
A verb related to the action of leaving and exiting from a place.
l出去

Slang Meanings

Wasting time or not having anything concrete to do.
There's so much work to do but still managed to magawas outside.
Ang dami ng trabaho pero nagawa pang magawas sa labas.
To hang out or chill.
Do you want to magawas later at the mall?
Gusto mo bang magawas mamaya sa mall?
To enjoy or socialize.
Let's go, let's magawas at the restaurant later!
Tara na, magawas tayo sa kainan mamaya!