Magdraga (en. To pull)

/maɡˈdraɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form meaning to pull or push something.
You need to drag the boxes into the house.
Magdraga ka ng mga kahon papunta sa bahay.
To guide or help a person or object to move forward.
Drag people towards the yard.
Magdraga ng mga tao papunta sa bakuran.

Etymology

root word 'draga' meaning to pull or push.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dragging soil
to move or push soil for construction.
magdraga ng lupa

Related Words

drag
An action of pulling a heavy object.
drag

Slang Meanings

To act cool or pretend to be tough.
Don't act cool here, you're not that tough.
Wag kang magdraga dito, hindi ka naman ganun ka-cool.
To waste time or to be lazy in doing things.
That's why you can't study, you're just wasting time on yourself.
Kaya di ka makapag-aral, puro ka lang magdraga sa sarili mo.
To brag or show off one's abilities.
Don't brag, you're not the best here!
Huwag kang magdraga, hindi naman ikaw ang pinakamagaling dito!