Magpagaan (en. To lighten)

mag-pa-gaan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of lightening or alleviating weight.
He wants to lighten his mind before sleeping.
Nais niyang magpagaan ng kanyang isip bago siya matulog.
Providing relief to something or a situation.
The goal of the training is to lighten the burdens of the employees.
Ang layunin ng pagsasanay ay magpagaan ng mga pasanin ng mga empleyado.
The process of finding solutions to make something easier to do.
These initiatives aim to lighten production processes.
Ang mga inisyatibong ito ay naglalayong magpagaan sa mga proseso ng produksyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gaan' meaning light or easy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lighten one's heart
To remove doubts or fears.
magpagaan ng loob

Related Words

light
The characteristic opposite of weight; easy to carry or impose.
gaan
relief
A feeling of comfort or removal from discomfort.
ginhawa

Slang Meanings

to provide support or assistance
Help your friends out when they are going through tough times.
Magpagaan ka naman sa mga kaibigan mo kapag nahihirapan sila.
to ask for help with tasks
Sometimes, you really need to get help to finish that project.
Minsan, kailangan mo talagang magpagaan para matapos 'yung proyekto.
to lighten a burden or stress
Sometimes, a simple call can lighten my mind.
Minsan, simpleng tawag lang ay nakakapagpagaan sa isip ko.