Magkarera (en. To race)

/maɡkaˈɾeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of participating in a speed competition.
Juan wants to race next week.
Gusto ni Juan na magkarera sa susunod na linggo.
The process of competing or striving to win in a race.
He studied hard to be prepared for the race.
Nag-aral siya ng mabuti para maging handa sa magkarera.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to race on the racetrack
to participate in a race on a track.
magkarera sa racetrack

Related Words

race
An event involving vehicles or people racing to win.
karera
running
A form of sport where participants run.
takbuhan

Slang Meanings

to start a competition
Let's race on the road later!
Magkarera tayo sa kalsada mamaya!
to become fast
When the opponents get an idea, let's race!
Kapag nagka-idea ang mga kalaban, magkarera na tayo!
to compete
We should race to see who’s really the fastest.
Dapat magkarera tayo para malaman kung sino ang tunay na pinakamabilis.