Magawto (en. To stumble)

ma-ga-wto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Shows an unexpected loss of balance.
He stumbled on the stairs.
Siya ay nag-magawto sa hagdang-bato.
A form of action resulting in incomplete execution.
The cat stumbled while playing around.
Ang pusa ay magawto habang naglalaro sa paligid.
An action of tripping or slipping suddenly.
Maria stumbled while walking due to the slippery floor.
Si Maria ay nag-magawto sa kanyang paglalakad dahil sa madulas na sahig.

Etymology

from the root word 'gawto' which means 'to pass or to falter'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stumble on the road
to experience misfortune or fatigue
magawto sa daan

Related Words

gawto
The word 'gawto' means 'to pass' or 'to falter'.
gawto
dapa
An action of falling or tumbling to the ground.
dapa

Slang Meanings

A kind or generous person
He's really magawto, always giving help to those in need.
Siya talaga ang magawto, palaging nagbibigay ng ayuda sa mga nangangailangan.
Rich or super wealthy
My friend Marco is magawto, always riding in expensive cars.
Yung kaibigan kong si Marco, magawto yan, lagi nakasakay sa mamahaling kotse.
Loves to give tips or advice to others
My mom is magawto when it comes to kitchen hacks, she knows so much!
Ang nanay ko ay magawto pagdating sa mga kitchen hacks, ang dami niyang alam!