Maggitara (en. To play the guitar)

/maɡˈɡi.tɑ.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of playing the guitar.
He loves to play the guitar in the afternoon.
Mahilig siyang maggitara tuwing hapon.
Playing a guitar instrument.
Whatever song you want, I will play the guitar.
Alinmang awitin ang nais mo, maggitara ako.
Performing music using a guitar.
He started playing the guitar when he was young.
Nagsimula siyang maggitara noong siya'y bata pa.

Etymology

The word 'gitara' comes from the Spanish 'guitarra'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

playing the guitar at night
Playing the guitar at night.
mag-gitara sa gabi
playing the guitar with friends
Playing the guitar with friends.
mag-gitara kasama ang mga kaibigan

Related Words

guitar
A type of instrument with strings played with fingers or a pick.
gitara
to play (an instrument)
The action of making an instrument sound.
patugtugin

Slang Meanings

Practicing or rehearsing on the guitar.
I've already been playing guitar for two hours earlier, so much fun!
Naka-two hours na akong maggitara kanina, ang saya!
To jam or join others in playing.
Come over later, let's play guitar at Mark's house.
Sama ka mamaya, maggitara tayo sa bahay ni Mark.
To play or explore new styles on the guitar.
I want to play different genres on the guitar, maybe we can do folk.
Gusto ko sanang maggitara ng ibang genre, baka mag-folk tayo.