Magkambas (en. Canvas)

/maɡˈkambas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of canvassing or conducting a canvass.
You should canvass votes for the election.
Magkambas ka ng mga boto para sa eleksyon.
The process of collecting information from individuals.
They will canvass the audience's opinions about the show.
Magkambas sila ng opinyon ng mga tagapanood sa palabas.
Conducting a survey or poll to understand sentiments.
They need to canvas ideas to improve the project.
Kailangan nilang magkambas ng mga ideya upang mapabuti ang proyekto.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kambas' and the prefix 'mag-' meaning 'to initiate an event by canvassing.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to canvass votes
to conduct canvassing for votes or elections.
magkambas ng boto
to canvass opinions
to gather opinions from people.
magkambas ng opinyon

Related Words

canvas
A process of creating a list or following up on opinions.
kambas

Slang Meanings

Be happy and lively
You're always happy, it's like you're just having a blast!
Lagi kang masaya, parang magkambas ka lang!
Enjoy or live life to the fullest
We should just enjoy ourselves at the beach this summer!
Dapat lang tayong magkambas sa beach ngayong summer!
Be positive or have a positive outlook
Despite the challenges, we should just stay positive!
Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok, magkambas lang tayo!