Maggamas (en. To drizzle)
maggámas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of water falling like drizzle or rain.
The rain will start to drizzle later in the afternoon.
Ang ulan ay magsisimulang maggamas mamaya sa hapon.
Creating gentle water that falls from the sky.
I saw the drizzle fall on the leaves of the tree.
Nakita kong maggamas ang ulan sa mga dahon ng puno.
A type of rain that is not very heavy.
The drizzle is just right for the plants.
Ang maggamas na ulan ay tamang-tama para sa mga halaman.
Etymology
The term 'maggamas' is derived from the root word 'gamas' meaning 'fine particle or drizzle' and the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The sky drizzles
The rain is turning into drizzle.
Maggamas ang langit
Related Words
gamas
A fine drop of water falling from the sky like drizzle.
gamas
Slang Meanings
To beg or ask for money or things from other people.
He's like begging for rice on the corner, because he's always depending on others.
Para lang siyang maggamas ng bigas sa kanto, kasi lagi na lang umaasa sa iba.
To ask for more or to do so without shame.
He has the audacity to beg from everyone in the house.
Ang lakas ng loob niya kaya niyang magmamas sa lahat ng tao sa bahay.
To pretend to be more in need than one actually is to receive help.
He started to beg from people, showing wounds even when they're not real.
Naging maggamas na siya sa mga tao, pinapakita ang mga sugat kahit walang totoo.