Maggatong (en. To add fuel or wood to fire)

/maɡˈɡatɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of adding fuel to a fire.
We need to add fuel to keep the fire warm.
Kailangan nating maggatong upang manatiling mainit ang apoy.
Adding items to strengthen the fire.
Let's add wood before the guests arrive.
Maggatong tayo ng kahoy bago dumating ang mga bisita.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'gatong', which means 'to sustain or support fire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Add fuel to the fire
Provide what is necessary for the fire.
Maggatong ng apoy

Related Words

fuel
Refers to the material used to sustain a fire.
gatong

Slang Meanings

To have fun or enjoy
Let's go, let's have fun at the beach!
Tara na, maggatong tayo sa beach!
To have a blast with friends
At this party, we'll just have a blast all night!
Sa party na 'to, maggatong lang tayo buong gabi!
To let loose or party
I prepared karaoke, so let's let loose!
Naghanda ako ng karaoke, kaya maggatong tayo!