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    Magpagawa (en. To have [someone] do [something])

    /maɡpaɡawa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to have something done by another person.
    He had a new dress made by a seamstress.
    Nagpagawa siya ng bagong damit sa isang mananahi.
    To employ someone to carry out a task.
    He had a house built using a contractor.
    Nagpagawa siya ng bahay gamit ang isang kontratista.
    To instruct or urge a person to do something for you.
    He had a proposal made by his colleague.
    Nagpagawa siya ng proposal sa kanyang kasamahan.

    Etymology

    Pure Tagalog

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a house built
    to have a house made by another person or company.
    magpagawa ng bahay
    to have a project done
    to have a project completed by someone else.
    magpagawa ng proyekto

    Related Words

    making
    The process of creating or executing something.
    paggawa
    worker
    A person who works or performs tasks.
    manggagawa

    Slang Meanings

    to arrange or meet for a project or task
    Tomorrow, let's arrange to work on our project at Mark's house.
    Bukas, magpagawa tayo ng project natin sa bahay ni Mark.
    to seek a job or task that needs assistance
    I really need to find side jobs for extra income this weekend.
    Kailangan ko talagang magpagawa ng extra income sa weekend.
    to find a way to get something desired
    He was so happy, he made a way to grab tickets for the concert.
    Sa sobrang saya niya, nagpagawa siya ng paraan para makakuha ng tickets sa concert.