Magkamal (en. To accumulate)

/maɡˈka.mal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To have many possessions or wealth.
Juan wants to accumulate wealth through his business.
Nais ni Juan na magkamal ng kayamanan sa kanyang negosyo.
To gather or collect items.
He needs to accumulate enough arguments for his presentation.
Kailangan niyang magkamal ng sapat na mga argumento para sa kanyang presentasyon.
To gather or compile items.
Accumulate knowledge before making a decision.
Magkamal ka ng kaalaman bago ka magkaroon ng desisyon.

Etymology

From the root 'kamal' meaning to acquire or to gain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to accumulate talent
To acquire or have skills.
magkamal ng talento

Related Words

kamal
Root word referring to acquisition or gaining.
kamal

Slang Meanings

to accumulate wealth or riches
I hope he accumulates a lot of gold from his business.
Sana magkamal siya ng malaking ginto sa kanyang negosyo.
to bring a lot of something
He brought a lot of food to the gathering.
Nagkamal siya ng maraming pagkain sa handaan.
to win or acquire a lot in a game or contest
He won many prizes in the contest.
Nagkamal siya ng maraming premyo sa contest.