Magduyan (en. To cradle)

/maɡˈdu.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb for the motion of swaying or rocking a child in a cradle.

She cradled her baby to help him sleep.

Nagmagduyan siya ng kanyang sanggol upang makatulog ito.

The action of swaying something that is laid in the cradle.

Let's sway the leaves in the wind.

Magduyan tayo ng mga dahon sa hangin.

to cradle a baby

Means to gently place or settle a child in the cradle while sleeping.

magduyan ng sanggol

cradle

A place used to hold a child while it sleeps or rests.

duyan

massage

A traditional method of healing through rubbing and caring for the body.

hilot

To cuddle or hug

It's fine to cuddle while watching a movie.

Ayos lang na magduyan kami habang nanonood ng sine.

To relax or chill

Come on, let's just chill at Kuya's house.

Tara, magduyan tayo sa bahay ni Kuya, chill lang.

To pamper or take care of each other

Let's cuddle later, it's fine, we can have coffee.

Magduyan tayo mamaya, ok lang yan, mag-kape tayo.