Magpaaraw (en. To sunbathe)

/mag-paa-ra-w/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of exposing oneself to sunlight.
He is sunbathing by the sea to improve his skin.
Nagpapaaraw siya sa tabi ng dagat upang mas maging maganda ang kanyang balat.
A type of activity typically done on beaches.
Many people sunbathed at the beach during summer.
Maraming tao ang nagpaaraw sa beach noong tag-init.
A means of warming the body using the sun.
Sunbathe to get vitamin D from the sun.
Magpaaraw ka upang makuha ang bitamina D mula sa araw.

Etymology

Root word 'araw' (sun), relating to seeking sunlight for warmth or health.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sunbathing at the beach
wasting time at the beach while exposed to the sun
magpaaraw sa beach

Related Words

sun
The star that provides light to our world.
araw
environment
The surroundings necessary for effective sunbathing.
kapaligiran

Slang Meanings

Be true to yourself
You should be real, don't be fake with people.
Dapat magpaaraw ka, huwag kang maging plastic sa mga tao.
Expose yourself to others
When you open up, you'll feel comfortable with new friends.
Kapag magpaaraw ka, magiging komportable ka sa mga bagong kaibigan.