Magkaykay (en. To construct)
/mæg.kɪ.kæɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning 'to help in a task involving collaboration.'
Let's magkaykay in building the community center.
Magkaykay tayo sa paggawa ng bahay-sambo.
The action of collaborating on a project.
The teamwork of all members led to success.
Ang magkaykay ng lahat ng miyembro ay nagdulot ng tagumpay.
Carrying out tasks together.
In teamwork, tasks become lighter.
Sa magkaykay, mas nagiging magaan ang mga gawain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
work together for the community
to help or participate in projects for the benefit of the community
magkaykay para sa komunidad
join in gatherings
to participate or engage in gatherings.
magkaykay sa mga gatherings
Related Words
help
The act of providing support or service to others.
tulong
cooperation
The collective action or collaboration towards a specific goal.
kooperasyon
Slang Meanings
To save or gather money
Do you want to magkaykay some money to buy a new phone?
Gusto mo bang magmagkaykay ng pera para makabili ng bagong phone?
To hang out together, to bond
Come on, let's magkaykay at home to chill.
Tara, magmagkaykay tayo sa bahay para mag-chill.
To be part of a group together
The gang always magkaykay at events.
Laging magmagkaykay ang barkada sa mga events.