Magpamento (en. To camp)

mag-pa-men-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of establishing or creating a camp for people or a group.
Let's camp by the beach this weekend.
Magpamento tayo sa tabing-dagat ngayong weekend.
The process of staying or focusing in a specific place during outdoor activities.
We need to camp in the forest for our hiking trip.
Kailangan natin magpamento sa gubat para sa ating hiking trip.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'pament', a form of placing people or things in a temporary location.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Camp under the stars
Set up a camp outdoors, under the sky.
Magpamento sa ilalim ng mga bituin
Camp in a park
Set up a camp in a public place.
Magpamento sa isang parke

Related Words

camp
A place where people stay temporarily for rest or recreation.
kampo
construction
The process of creating or building a structure or place.
pagtatayo

Slang Meanings

to hang out or rest in a place, often on the street or at a nearby barangay.
How are you? Are you still hanging out on the corner?
Kumusta? Nandiyan ka pa ba sa magpamento sa kanto?
just loafing around, not doing anything.
I'll just hang out at home, there's no class tomorrow.
Magpamento lang ako sa bahay, walang pasok bukas.