Magpakaayos (en. To fix oneself)

mag-pa-ka-a-yos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of improving or fixing one's appearance or condition.
I need to fix myself up before the guests arrive.
Kailangan kong magpakaayos bago dumating ang bisita.
An action to arrange oneself in matters such as clothing or behavior.
He prepared well and fixed himself up for the interview.
Naghanda siya ng maayos at nagmagpakaayos para sa interview.
The act of creating a better impression on others by arranging oneself.
Fix yourself up to show your credibility.
Magpakaayos ka upang maipakita ang iyong kredibilidad.

Etymology

from the root word 'ayos' where 'mag-' is a prefix indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fix yourself up!
Prepare yourself for an occasion.
Magpakaayos ka!

Related Words

arranged
A word describing the state of being neat or organized.
ayos
arrangement
The process of organizing or improving a situation or condition.
pakaayos

Slang Meanings

to act all prim and proper
He's washing the dishes while checking himself in the mirror, acting all fancy for the guests. He should just get it together!
Naghuhugas siya ng pinggan habang nagmamagandang tao sa salamin, parang nagmamagandang anyo para sa mga bisita. Magpakaayos na lang siya!
to tidy up and organize well
You really need to get things in order at our house so it won't be messy.
Kailangan mo talagang magpakaayos sa bahay natin, para hindi naman magkalat.
to stay cool or be fine
No matter what happens, just keep it together, bro! Stay chill.
Kahit anong mangyari, magpakaayos ka lang, bro! Chill lang.