Magpasyal (en. To stroll)

/maɡˈpasa.jal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of walking or touring in a place for enjoyment.
We strolled in the park after dinner.
Nagpasyal kami sa parke pagkatapos ng hapunan.
Movement from one place to another with the purpose of enjoying.
He loves to stroll by the beach.
Mahilig siyang magpasyal sa tabi ng dagat.
Occasional walking in favorite places.
We spent a few hours strolling through the shops.
Tumagal kami ng ilang oras sa magpasyal sa mga tindahan.

Etymology

From the word 'pasyal' meaning walking or strolling. 'Mag' is a prefix indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stroll in natural resources
Walking or exploring natural landscapes or attractions.
magpasyal sa likas na yaman
stroll with the family
Family gathering for a walk to enjoy.
magpasyal kasama ang pamilya

Related Words

pasyal
The word 'pasyal' refers to the act of walking for enjoyment or leisure.
pasyal
maglakad
A simple action of moving on foot from one place to another.
maglakad

Slang Meanings

to go out (for leisure)
Come on, let's go out to the mall later!
Tara, mamasyal tayo sa mall mamaya!
to go sightseeing
We always go sightseeing in the town every weekend.
Lagi na lang tayong nag-sightseeing sa bayan tuwing weekend.
to hang out
Let's hang out at Mark's place later.
Mag-hangout tayo sa bahay ni Mark mamaya.
to go out and explore
With nothing to do, let's just go out and explore!
Walang ginagawa, lakwatsa na lang tayo!
to take a stroll
Let's just take a stroll in the park to relax.
Maglakad-lakad lang tayo sa parke para mag-relax.