Maghalikwat (en. To create)
/maɡhaˈlikwat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to create or make something.
Create a beautiful story.
Maghalikwat ka ng isang magandang kwento.
An act of creating aimed at establishing or building.
Create a new project for our group.
Maghalikwat ng bagong proyekto para sa ating grupo.
Shows the process of making something from the beginning.
Create plans for next year.
Maghalikwat ng mga plano para sa susunod na taon.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'likwat' which means to create or make.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to create an idea
to make a new idea or concept
maghalikwat ng ideya
to create art
to produce a piece of art or creation
maghalikwat ng sining
Related Words
creation
The result of creation.
likha
work
The act of doing or creating.
gawa
Slang Meanings
To show off or make a display of care for others.
He came back to class just to show off in front of his friends.
Bumalik siya sa klasi para lang maghalikwat sa mga tropa niya.
To act like something important is going on when in fact, it isn't.
Why are you showing off to everyone? Nothing special is happening.
Bakit ka nagmaghalikwat sa lahat? Wala namang special na nangyayari.