Maggrasa (en. To grease)
mag-gra-sa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Make an action or effort to apply grease or oil.
Grease the machine before using it.
Maggrasa ka ng makina bago ito gamitin.
Performing an action that provides oil or grease to something for lubrication or protection.
You need to grease the car tires.
Kailangan mong maggrasa ng mga gulong ng sasakyan.
Etymology
derived from the word 'grasa' meaning 'oil' or 'grease'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Grease the kettle.
Put grease on the kettle so that water doesn't stick.
Maggrasa ka ng takure.
Related Words
grease
A liquid used for lubricating things.
grasa
lubrication
The process of applying grease to equipment.
pagsasausap
Slang Meanings
to bring or carry rice
Dude, go get some rice for the gathering later.
Pare, maggrasa ka na ng bigas para sa handaan mamaya.
to find a way or supply something
We need to source supplies for our event.
Kailangan natin maggrasa ng supplies para sa event natin.
to start a business or venture
Why don't you start up your candy shop already?
Bakit di ka na maggrasa ng kendi shop mo?