Magdiwang (en. Celebrate)
/mad.i'wang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to take steps or activities for a celebration.
Let's celebrate Maria's birthday later.
Magdiwang tayo ng kaarawan ni Maria mamaya.
A gathering of people to have fun or hold a special occasion.
We should celebrate our group's success.
Dapat tayong magdiwang sa tagumpay ng ating grupo.
Etymology
The word 'magdiwang' comes from the root word 'diwang' which means 'joy' or 'celebration'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
celebrate Christmas
A gathering celebrated every December 25.
magdiwang ng Pasko
celebrate New Year
Celebration of the entrance of the new year.
magdiwang ng bagong taon
Related Words
festival
A celebration or gathering with food, dancing, and other activities.
pista
welcome celebration
A celebration typically held to welcome the new year or another significant occasion.
salubong
Slang Meanings
celebrate fully
Let's all celebrate Mark's birthday later!
Sama-sama tayong magdiwang sa birthday ni Mark mamaya!
just a party
Wow, this is fun! Let's celebrate at your new house, just like a party!
Naku, ang saya! Magdiwang tayo sa bagong bahay niyo, parang party-party lang!
leave stress behind, celebrate it!
Come on, let's celebrate! Leave the stress from work behind!
Tara na, magdiwang tayo! Iwan na ang stress sa trabaho!