Magpakaskas (en. To scrape)

/maɡ.pa.kas.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of scraping or rubbing something.
You should scrape the wood to improve its surface.
Magpakaskas ka ng kahoy para gumanda ang ibabaw nito.
To remove rust or any dirt from the surface of an object.
You need to scrape the metal to remove its rust.
Kailangan magpakaskas ng bakal upang mawala ang kalawang nito.
An action of cleaning by rubbing.
Scrape the plate before using it.
Magpakaskas ng plato bago ito gamitin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to scrape skin
The action of removing a layer of skin from the hands or other parts of the body.
magpakaskas ng balat

Related Words

scrape
A word referring to the process of scraping or rubbing.
kaskas

Slang Meanings

To go and have some fun with a bit of craziness.
Come on, go and have some fun at the party! It's so enjoyable here!
Sige na, magpakaskas ka na sa party! Ang saya dito!
To be wild or to head out for some excitement.
We need to go wild tonight, I want an adventure!
Kailangan nating magpakaskas tonight, gusto ko ng adventure!