Magpatag (en. To level)

/maɡˈpatag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of making a surface even or flat.
We need to level the ground before building the house.
Kailangan naming magpatag ng lupa bago itayo ang bahay.
The removal of bumps or uneven parts in an area.
Level the road for easy passage of vehicles.
Magpatag ka ng daan para madali ang pagdaan ng mga sasakyan.
The process of creating a flat surface for various purposes.
We helped to level the park for the children.
Nagtulong-tulong kaming magpatag ng parke para sa mga bata.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to level the ground
making the ground even or flat
magpatag ng lupa
to level the road
removing obstacles from the road to make it flat
magpatag ng daan

Related Words

flat
an adjective referring to the state of being even or without hills or bumps.
patag
to level the ground
a verb referring to the act of arranging the land to make it flat.
magpatag ng lupa

Slang Meanings

to be assertive or fight for what you want.
You need to magpatag with your boss if you want a promotion.
Kailangan mong magpatag sa boss mo kung gusto mong ma-promote.
to stay resilient or not give up in the face of challenges.
You should magpatag even though life is tough right now.
Dapat kang magpatag kahit mahirap ang buhay ngayon.