Magkumpuni (en. To repair)

/mag.kum.pu.ni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to fix a broken item.
We need to repair the broken chair.
Kailangan nating magkumpuni ng sirang upuan.
Providing a solution to a problem or defect.
He was assigned to fix all the damaged equipment.
Siyang naatasang magkumpuni ng lahat ng nasirang kagamitan.
Arranging things to restore them to their original condition.
Let’s repair the damages in the house before the guests arrive.
Magkumpuni tayo ng mga sira sa bahay bago dumating ang bisita.

Etymology

from the root word 'kumpuni' meaning to arrange or make better.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to repair a vehicle
Task of fixing a vehicle that is damaged.
magkumpuni ng sasakyan
to repair the home
Fixing damaged parts of a house.
magkumpuni ng tahanan

Related Words

kumpuni
The root word from which 'magkumpuni' is derived, meaning to arrange or make better.
kumpuni
tools
Items used in repairing or fixing.
mga kasangkapan

Slang Meanings

to fix or repair
Just fix that laptop of yours, it seems to be broken.
Kumpunihin mo na 'yang laptop mo, parang may sira na.
to repair
Who here knows how to fix a vehicle?
Sino ang marunong magkumpuni ng sasakyan dito?
to install or put in place
I really need to put in new windows in the house.
Kailangan ko na talagang magsalpak ng bagong bintana sa bahay.