Magkakawag (en. To give birth)

/maɡkaˈkawag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of indicating the presence of offspring.
Giving birth is an important part of the life cycle.
Ang magkakawag ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng siklo ng buhay.
Cities have various ceremonies for the birthing of animals.
On farms, the birthing of animals has special ceremonies.
Sa mga sakahan, ang magkakawag ng mga hayop ay may mga espesyal na seremonya.

Etymology

From the root word 'kawag' meaning pregnancy or the act of getting pregnant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lines of descent
generations of interrelated animals or people
mga angkang magkakawag

Related Words

kawag
The term 'kawag' refers to the process of pregnancy or the creation of life.
kawag
naisin
Expression of desire or wish for something to happen.
naisin

Slang Meanings

to gather together or to chat
Sure, let's magkakawag later at my house, we can all chat together.
Sige, magkakawag tayo mamaya sa bahay ko, sabay-sabay tayong magkwentuhan.
to chat or hang out online, particularly on social media
That's fun, we're going to magkakawag in the chat later!
Ang saya, magkakawag tayo sa chat mamaya!