Magbago (en. To change)

mag-ba-go

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act in order to change something or a condition.
You need to change your behavior at school.
Kailangan mong magbago ng iyong ugali sa paaralan.
To shift from one state to another.
You should change if you don’t want to be left behind.
Magbago ka na kung ayaw mong mapag-iwanan.
To have a change in the course of events or situations.
His decision will change due to the circumstances.
Ang kanyang desisyon ay magbago dahil sa mga pangyayari.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Time to change
Time to make changes in oneself or life.
Panahon na para magbago
Change for the better
To make changes that will bring about goodness.
Magbago para sa ikabubuti

Related Words

change
The process or action of changing.
pagbabago
changed
The past form of to change.
nagbago

Slang Meanings

to evolve or improve, usually used in a motivational context
You need to change for a better tomorrow.
Kailangan mong magbago para sa mas magandang bukas.
to stand out or be different
If you want to be noticed, you really need to change.
Kung gusto mong mapansin, kailangan mong talaga magbago.
to become more mature
As time goes by, it seems like you're becoming more serious; you've really changed.
As time goes by, parang nagiging mas seryoso ka na, nagbago ka na talaga.