Magdieta (en. To diet)

/mɒɡˈdɪɛtɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action that describes regulating or adhering to a specific diet.
I need to diet to maintain my weight.
Kailangan kong magdieta upang mapanatili ang aking timbang.
The process of selecting foods needed for weight control.
She decided to diet for her health.
Nagpasya siyang magdieta para sa kanyang kalusugan.
Following a specific meal plan with the aim of losing weight or becoming healthier.
Many people find it hard to diet during the holiday season.
Maraming mga tao ang nahihirapang magdieta sa panahon ng holiday.

Etymology

from the word 'diet' derived from Spanish which means meal plan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to formulate a diet
the process of creating a diet to fit the body's needs.
magtimpla ng diyeta
to diet for health
following a diet with the aim of improving health.
magdieta para sa kalusugan

Related Words

diet
A meal plan with a specific goal, possibly for health, weight loss, or others.
diyeta
nutrition
The process of obtaining nutrients from food.
nutrisyon

Slang Meanings

be healthy
You should go on a diet, you're getting really fat.
Magdieta ka na, sobrang taba mo na.
get fit
She went on a diet to get fit before summer.
Nag-dieta siya para magpaka-fit bago mag-summer.
stay away from junk food
I need to go on a diet and stay away from junk food.
Kailangan kong magdieta at umiwas sa junk food.