Magiwi (en. To be light-headed)
/maɡiwi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To feel weak or lose balance.
Due to the heat, I felt light-headed and fell.
Dahil sa init ng panahon, ako'y nagmagiwi at nahulog.
To feel sluggish or unenergetic.
After a long day of work, he felt light-headed and sat down.
Matapos ang mahabang araw ng trabaho, siya'y nagmagiwi at umupo.
To experience symptoms of weakness or dizziness.
Extreme fatigue caused her to feel light-headed while walking.
Ang labis na pagod ay nagdulot sa kanya ng magiwi habang naglalakad siya.
Etymology
Root word: 'giwi'
Common Phrases and Expressions
I felt light-headed.
Nagmagiwi ako.
Nagmagiwi ako
Related Words
giwi
A term used to describe the state of dizziness or weakness.
giwi
Slang Meanings
Lying or saying something untrue.
Why are you being magiwi? That's not true!
Bakit ka magiwi? Di naman totoo yun eh!
Having a small jaw, often used to refer to people who look dark or have an ugly smile.
You would be handsome, but you're kinda magiwi.
Ang gwapo mo sana, pero medyo magiwi ka.