Magpaanta (en. To have a sound interpreter)

/maɡ.pa.ˈan.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb that means to produce sound or noise.

He began to magpaanta while walking in the forest.

Nagsimula siyang magpaanta habang siya ay naglalakad sa gubat.

Creating a sound that describes a specific action or emotion.

While playing, he continued to magpaanta to get his friends' attention.

Habang naglalaro, siya ay patuloy na magpaanta upang makuha ang atensyon ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

From the root word 'anta'

make sounds for people

Express emotion through sound.

magpaanta para sa mga tao

anta

A Tagalog word for sound or noise.

anta

To act foolishly

Why would you play the fool for him? You know he's not into you.

Bakit ka magpaanta sa kanya? Alam mo namang di ka niya type.

To act cute or try to impress someone

Don't play the fool in front of your crush; they might think you're fake.

Huwag kang magpaanta sa harap ng crush mo, baka isipin nyang plastic ka.

To get together and drink to alleviate feelings

Just play the fool and drink with friends; it might ease your worries.

Magpaanta ka na lang at makipag-inuman, baka mabawasan ang sama ng loob mo.