Magkayod (en. To scrape or to dig)

mag-kayod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that indicates the action of cleaning or scraping.

You need to scrape vegetables for the dish.

Kailangan mong magkayod ng mga gulay para sa ulam.

Refers to removing flakes or dirt from an object.

Scrape thoroughly to clean the floor.

Magkayod ka ng masinsin upang malinis ang sahig.

Washing or caring for a piece of equipment or place.

Scrape the bed every morning.

Magkayod ka ng kama tuwing umaga.

The word 'kayod' comes from the root word 'kayo' which means 'to strive' or 'to work hard'.

to scrape ice

to make a dessert or drink with ice.

magkayod ng yelo

scrape

The word 'kayod' is also used as an adjective to describe hard work or effort.

kayod

to work hard or put in a lot of effort

You really need to work hard to buy a new phone.

Kailangan talagang magkayod para makabili ng bagong phone.

to borrow money or go into debt

He worked hard today to pay off his debt.

Nagkayod siya ngayon para makabayad sa utang.

exhaustion or difficulty from work

He's so worn out; it seems like he wants to give up.

Sobrang kayod na siya, parang gusto na niyang sumuko.