Magbanat (en. To stretch)
/maɡbaˈnat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to stretch or extend a part of the body.
Before exercising, it is important to stretch the muscles.
Bago mag-ehersisyo, mahalaga ang magbanat ng mga kalamnan.
An action related to enjoyment or enhancing one's skills.
Athletes stretch to maintain their abilities.
Ang mga atleta ay nagbanat upang mapanatili ang kanilang kakayahan.
Performing exercises to make the body more flexible.
He stretched properly after a long and tiring day.
Nagbanat siya ng maayos pagkatapos ng mahaba at nakakapagod na araw.
Etymology
From the word 'banat' which means 'to stretch' or 'to extend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to stretch the body
Loosening the muscles through stretching.
magbanat ng katawan
stretch before exercising
Warming up the body before training to prevent injury.
magbanat bago mag-ehersisyo
Related Words
stretch
The action of extending, which can also refer to stretching muscles.
banat
training
The undertaking of exercises or activities to improve health.
pagsasanay
Slang Meanings
To stretch or exercise
Before we go jogging, let's stretch our bodies first.
Bago tayo mag-jogging, magbanat muna tayo ng katawan.
To go to great lengths to achieve a goal
Let's do whatever it takes to get this project!
Magbanat tayo para makuha ang project na 'to!
To gather strength or energy
Stretch a bit first, you look tired.
Magbanat ka muna, parang pagod ka na.