Maghimay (en. To separate)
ma-gi-may
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action indicating the separation or removal of things.
Separate the meat to make it easier to cook.
Maghimay ka ng karne upang mas madali itong lutuin.
The act of removing unnecessary parts.
Remove the leaves before preparing it.
Maghimay ng mga dahon bago itong ihanda.
The process of organizing things in a way that is easier to use.
Let's organize the books by subject.
Maghimay tayo ng mga libro ayon sa paksa.
Etymology
Root word derived from 'himay' which means to pull apart or separate things.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Separate items.
To separate and organize scattered items.
Maghimay ng mga bagay.
Related Words
himay
This refers to the action of assembling or separating items.
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Slang Meanings
To build a house or property.
I want to build my own house in the province.
Gusto kong maghimay ng sariling bahay sa probinsya.
To aspire for a good life or fortune.
We should strive for our future.
Dapat tayong maghimay para sa kinabukasan natin.