Magayuno (en. Fasting)
ma-ga-yu-no
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of refraining from food for a specified period.
He began to fast for his health.
Nagsimula siyang magayuno para sa kanyang kalusugan.
A tradition practiced in religions for spiritual growth.
Religions promote fasting as part of their rituals.
Tinataguyod ng mga relihiyon ang magayuno bilang bahagi ng kanilang ritwal.
The act of staying without food for a specific purpose.
He will fast to perform prayers.
Magayuno siya upang magsagawa ng pananalangin.
Etymology
word derived from the root 'ayuno' which means 'to not eat'
Common Phrases and Expressions
You should start fasting.
Advising someone to begin fasting.
Magayuno ka na.
For your health, you should fast.
Encouraging someone to fast for health improvement.
Para sa iyong kalusugan, magayuno ka.
Related Words
fast
The cessation of eating for a specific period.
ayuno
diet
A food plan implemented by an individual, often including restrictions on food intake.
diet
Slang Meanings
The word refers to a person who is very playful or creative.
How is Rina doing? She's so cheerful, she's really magayuno!
Kumusta na si Rina? Ang saya saya niya, talagang magayuno siya!
It is also used for students who often think of new ideas or projects.
Marco is really magayuno; he always has a new invention to showcase.
Si Marco, magayuno talaga, laging may bagong invention na pinapakita.
A way of saying that a person is cheerful and full of life.
Wow, this kid is so magayuno! He's always laughing.
Naku, ang magayuno nitong bata! Lagi siyang tumatawa.