Magpapayat (en. To lose weight)
mag-pa-pa-yat
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the process of losing weight.
She is losing weight for her health.
Nagpapayat siya para sa kanyang kalusugan.
Indicates the intention to become slimmer through diet or exercise.
She wants to lose weight to improve her self-confidence.
Nais niyang magpapayat upang mapabuti ang kanyang tiwala sa sarili.
Commonly used when making a decision or plan to lose weight.
I will lose weight this year as part of my resolutions.
Magpapayat ako ngayong taon bilang bahagi ng aking mga resolusyon.
Etymology
From the word 'payat' meaning thin or slim.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to lose weight naturally
Losing weight through one's own efforts.
magpapayat ng kusa
Related Words
following a diet
Adhering to a meal plan to lose weight.
pagsunod sa diet
exercise
Physical activities aimed at becoming healthier and slimmer.
ehersisyo
Slang Meanings
to go on a diet
I'm going on a diet because I want to lose weight.
Mag-diet na ako kasi gusto kong magpapayat.
to sweat it out
I need to sweat it out to lose weight.
Kailangan kong magpapawis para magpapayat.
to get abs
I might start working on my abs next month; I really need to lose weight.
Baka magpa-abs na ako next month, kailangan talaga magpapayat.
slimming (related to weight loss products)
She is known for slimming products, so she's going to lose weight.
Kilala siya sa slimming products kaya magpapayat na siya.