Magingsanhi (en. To be the cause)

/maɡinˈsanhɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Indicates the existence of a cause in a situation or event.
His handling of the project was the cause of the company's success.
Ang kanyang pagdadala ng proyekto ay magingsanhi ng tagumpay sa kumpanya.
Emphasizes that something has an accompanying effect or result.
His concern was a cause for the improvement in their relationship.
Ang kanyang malasakit ay magingsanhi ng pag-unlad sa kanilang relasyon.
One of the verbal forms indicating the relationship between cause and effect.
Proper nutrition causes a good and healthy body.
Ang tamang pagkain ay magingsanhi ng maganda at malusog na katawan.

Etymology

Composed of 'maging' and 'sanhi'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become the cause of
to be the reason for an event
maging sanhi ng

Related Words

cause
The reason or root of an event.
sanhi
effect
The outcome or result of a cause.
bunga

Slang Meanings

a synonym for intelligence or skill
Aira is so smart, she's such a magingsanhi in math problems!
Ang galing ni Aira, she's such a magingsanhi sa mga math problems!
humorously witty or funny
His jokes are really magingsanhi, I can't stop laughing!
Yung mga jokes niya, talaga namang magingsanhi, hindi ako maawat sa kakatawa!