Maginiina (en. To conceive)

/maɡiˈniːna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the process of a woman becoming pregnant.
She is conceiving and is happy to have a child.
Siya ay naginiina at masaya na magkakaroon ng anak.
The initiation of pregnancy or the first part of life forming in the womb.
Conception is an important part of creating life.
Ang maginiina ay mahalagang bahagi ng paglikha ng buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gini' meaning 'to be' or 'to start'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will conceive.
Magiini ako.
Magiini ako

Related Words

pregnant
Pregnancy or the state of being with child in the womb.
buntis

Slang Meanings

To ask or chat about light or nonsensical topics.
We're going to maginiina again later at the corner while waiting for the jeep.
Sobrang maginiina na naman tayo mamaya sa kanto habang nag-aantay ng jeep.
To act childish or have fun like a kid.
Let's just maginiina, no need to be serious in life.
Maginiina lang tayo, hindi na kailangang maging seryoso sa buhay.