Maghain (en. To serve)
/maɡhain/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of serving food or drink to a person.
Serve the food for the guests.
Maghain ka na ng pagkain para sa mga bisita.
The process of arranging food or drinks on the table.
Before the people arrive, the table must be set properly.
Bago dumating ang mga tao, kailangang maghain ng maayos.
Offering food to others as part of a celebration.
He is scheduled to serve at that celebration.
Siya ang nakatakdang maghain sa kasiyahang iyon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Serve dinner
Offering or serving food at dinner time.
Maghain ng hapunan
Serve for guests
Preparing food for visiting people.
Maghain para sa mga bisita
Related Words
food
Indicates types of food that can be served.
mga pagkain
dining area
A place where the serving of food takes place.
kainan
Slang Meanings
to set up food
Let's serve the food! Everyone here is starving.
Maghain na tayo! Puro gutom na dito.
to prepare food
You should prepare breakfast before leaving.
Dapat maghain ka ng breakfast bago umalis.
to serve food
How fun, serve the guests some food!
Ang saya, maghain ka nga sa mga bisita!
to beg for food
Don't you want to serve your favorite dish?
Ayaw mo na bang maghain ng paborito mong ulam?