Maghasa (en. To hone)

/maɡˈhasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the process of improvement or honing.
Hone your writing skills.
Maghasa ka ng iyong mga kasanayan sa pagsulat.
Development of an ability or trait.
He needs to hone his music skills.
Kailangan niyang maghasa ng kanyang kakayahan sa musika.
Improving something through regular practice.
Hone skills to become the best.
Maghasa ng mga kasanayan upang maging pinakamahusay.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'hasa' which means to sharpen or make stronger.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sharpen the mind
Improving knowledge and thinking skills.
maghasa ng isipan
hone a talent
Improving and training a unique ability.
maghasa ng talento

Related Words

sharpen
Making something more effective or precise.
hasa
training
Activity of training to improve ability.
pagsasanay

Slang Meanings

act cool
That's fine, just sharpen your skills to act cool.
Ayos lang yan, maghasa ka na lang para magpaka-astig.
practice up
Go ahead, practice up! I want to see you excel in the game.
Sige, maghasa ka na! Gusto kitang makita na magaling na sa laro.
train
You really need to train to become better.
Kailangan mo talagang maghasa para maging mas mahusay.
be true to yourself
Don't overdo it, just be true to yourself.
Huwag kang maghasa ng masyadong marami, magpakatotoo ka na lang.