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    Magpaganda (en. To beautify)

    mag-pa-gan-da

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action aimed at beautifying something or someone.
    She beautified her hair for the wedding.
    Nagpaganda siya ng kanyang buhok para sa kasal.
    To become attractive or enhance external appearance.
    Sometimes we need to beautify ourselves to gain others' attention.
    Minsan kailangan natin magpaganda upang makuha ang atensyon ng iba.
    The act of adding beautiful aspects to something.
    She beautified their yard after the storm.
    Nagpaganda siya ng kanilang bakuran matapos ang bagyo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the word 'ganda' meaning 'beauty' or 'goodness' combined with the prefix 'mag-' which connects it to action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Beautify yourself!
    Encouraging someone to beautify themselves.
    Magpaganda ka!

    Related Words

    beauty
    A characteristic or state of being beautiful or attractive.
    ganda
    beautification
    The action of beautifying or enhancing something.
    pagandahin

    Slang Meanings

    To act charming or cute.
    Go, beautify yourself so you can meet someone!
    Sige, magpaganda ka ha para may makilala ka!
    To put on makeup or fix one's appearance.
    Before going to the party, make sure to beautify yourself first.
    Bago pumunta sa party, magpaganda ka muna.
    To be extra social or posh.
    Every time it's my best friend's birthday, I really beautify myself.
    Tuwing birthday ng bestfriend ko, nagpapaganda talaga ako.