Magdait (en. To neglect)

/mɒɡˈdaɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to not pay attention or to disregard something or someone.
Do not neglect the rules set by the school.
Huwag kang magdait ng mga alituntunin na itinakda ng paaralan.
The act of neglecting a responsibility or obligation.
The supervisor neglected his responsibility and ignored the project reports.
Sinedukan ng tagapangasiwa ang kanyang responsibilidad at nagdait sa mga ulat ng proyekto.
Performing something without care or attention.
Neglecting the details of his studies resulted in low grades.
Magdait sa mga detalye ng kanyang pag-aaral ay nagdulot ng mababang marka.

Etymology

The word 'magdait' comes from various contexts of the word 'dait', which means 'to neglect' or 'to ignore'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not neglect friends.
Avoid neglecting friends.
Huwag magdait ng mga kaibigan.
Neglect responsibilities.
Do not ignore duties.
Magdait sa mga responsibilidad.

Related Words

negligence
The state of neglecting or failing to act properly.
pabaya
indifference
The act of not paying attention to important matters.
pagwawalang-bahala

Slang Meanings

To be a gossip, slang for someone who loves to spread rumors.
Like Anna, always gossiping about what's happening in the neighborhood.
Parang si Anna, laging nagdait sa mga nangyayari sa barangay.
A person who loves to get involved in drama or conflict.
Don't get involved, you might just end up in trouble with them.
Huwag ka nang makialam, baka magdait ka lang sa kanya.
To be caught up in conversations that are irrelevant.
So many are gossiping about issues they aren't even part of.
Ang dami na namang nagdait sa mga isyu na di naman sila kasali.