Magdamasko (en. Caroling)

/maɡ.dɐˈmasko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A return or joining of a group to sing Christmas songs.

They will go caroling to the neighbors every Christmas Eve.

Sila ay magdadamasko sa mga kapitbahay tuwing gabi ng Pasko.

A traditional activity where a group of people sings Christmas songs for others or at homes.

The children are excited to go caroling to their friends.

Ang mga bata ay sabik na magdamasko sa kanilang mga kaibigan.

Creating joy among people by singing Christmas songs from house to house.

The people are delighted by their caroling.

Tuwang-tuwa ang mga tao sa kanilang magdamasko.

Originating from the word 'daw' and 'Maskara', commonly practiced in the Philippines during Christmas.

let's go caroling

Let's go and sing Christmas songs.

magdamasko tayo

caroling at night

Go to homes to sing Christmas songs at night.

magdamasko sa gabi

Christmas

The festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated in December.

pasko

song

Melodies or tunes that can be sung or played.

awit

to acquire gifts from people, usually on Christmas day

Let's go magdamasko in the barangay tomorrow, it will surely be fun to collect gifts!

Magdamasko tayo sa barangay bukas, ang saya sigurong makalap ng mga regalo!

to receive Christmas gifts from people

I hope many will give to me when I magdamasko in the neighbors' houses.

Sana maraming magbigay sa akin kapag nagdamasko ako sa mga kapitbahay.

to feel special during Christmas by asking for gifts

As a child, I really looked forward to Christmas to go magdamasko.

Bilang bata, talagang inaabangan ko ang Pasko para makapagdamasko.