Maghagis (en. To throw)

maɡaɡis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of throwing or tossing something.
Throw this trash in the bin.
Maghagis ka ng basurang ito sa lalagyan.
Throwing something with force.
He threw the ball down.
Maghagis siya ng bola sa ibaba.
Carrying out an action that initiates something.
Let's throw out ideas for the project.
Maghagis tayo ng ideya para sa proyekto.

Etymology

The term 'hagis' comes from the root word 'hagis' which means to throw or to toss.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to throw a stone
To aid in something that may hurt.
maghagis ng bato

Related Words

hagis
The term 'hagis' also refers to the action of throwing something.
hagis
pagtapon
An action similar to throwing, aimed at releasing or letting go of something.
pagtapon

Slang Meanings

to throw away
Don't throw garbage here, put it in the proper trash can!
Huwag mong maghagis ng basura dito, sa tamang basurahan mo ilagay!
to get rid of
How fun, just throw away things you no longer need.
Ang saya naman, maghagis ka na lang ng mga hindi mo na kailangan.
to toss around
It's different now to just toss clothes on the floor.
Iba na ang maghagis ng damit sa sahig ngayon.