Maglatag (en. To lay out)

ma-glat-ag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to spread out or lay out things in a certain manner.
Lay out the table for our dinner.
Maglatag ka ng talahanayan para sa ating hapunan.
Refers to the process of preparing or organizing information or things.
He needed to lay out plans for the project.
Kinailangan niyang maglatag ng mga plano para sa proyekto.

Etymology

The term 'maglatag' originates from the root word 'latag' which means 'to lay out' or 'to spread out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lay out a plan
the process of creating steps to follow in order to achieve a goal.
maglatag ng plano
lay out the foundations
the action of establishing the basis for an argument or theory.
maglatag ng mga batayan

Related Words

layout
The root word that describes the manner of laying out or spreading things.
latag
to organize
A verb representing the process of organizing things or information.
mag-ayos

Slang Meanings

to set up or to organize
They need to lay out a plan for the village fiesta.
Kailangan na nilang maglatag ng plano para sa barangay fiesta.
to rest or to relax
Just chill at home, you look really tired.
Maglatag ka na lang sa bahay, parang pagod na pagod ka na.
to start a conversation or discussion
Let's lay out a discussion before we leave.
Maglatag tayo ng usapan bago tayo umalis.