Maggawad (en. To give)

/maɡˈɡawad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The granting of something or a right to another person.
Grant benefits to those in need.
Maggawad ka ng benepisyo sa mga nangangailangan.
The process of giving an award.
Award prizes to the contest winners.
Maggawad ng premyo sa mga nagwagi ng paligsahan.
The act of receiving thanks or recognition.
Recognize outstanding individuals.
Maggawad ng pagkilala sa mga natatanging tao.

Etymology

Root word: gawad (to award or give)

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give an award
to award a prize
maggawad ng gantimpala
to confer an honor
to bestow an honor
maggawad ng karangalan

Related Words

award
a recognition or prize given to a person or group.
gawad

Slang Meanings

To be cool or chill about the situation.
Just maggawad with the problems, just relax.
Maggawad ka lang sa mga problema, relax ka lang.
To not care or to not worry.
Just maggawad, nothing will happen if you overthink.
Maggawad ka na, wala namang mangyayari kung mag-overthink ka.
Come on, let’s do something else.
That’s enough, let’s maggawad and explore.
Tama na 'yan, maggawad tayo at mag-explore.