Magiskuwat (en. To dawdle)
ma-gis-ku-wat
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of wasting time or doing something slowly.
Don't dawdle in doing your homework.
Huwag magiskuwat sa paggawa ng takdang-aralin mo.
The act of postponing or not immediately doing necessary tasks.
People always dawdle on their responsibilities.
Laging nagiskuwat ang mga tao sa kanilang mga responsibilidad.
Putting off tasks and not acting immediately.
I am not pleased when he dawdles at work.
Hindi ako natutuwa kapag siya ay nagiskuwat sa trabaho.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't dawdle!
Hurry up!
Huwag magiskuwat!
Related Words
dawdle
The action of wasting time or wasting an opportunity.
iskuwat
Slang Meanings
Let's chill out here, come on!
There’s delicious food here, let’s hang out!
May masarap na pagkain dito, magisquats tayo!
Just hanging out, not formal.
Let’s just hang out at home, it’s more fun!
Sa bahay na lang tayo mag-magisquats, mas masaya!
Come on, let’s just relax!
Let’s hang out at the park, just chill.
Magisquats tayo sa park, chill lang.