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    Magpatigas (en. Harden)

    /maɡ.pa.ti.ɡas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of making something hard.
    We need to harden our hands for difficult tasks.
    Kailangan nating magpatigas ng ating mga kamay sa mga gawaing mahirap.
    Strengthening one's determination or heart against challenges.
    The teacher wants to harden the hearts of her students.
    Nais ng guro na magpatigas ng kalooban ng kanyang mga estudyante.
    The process of hardening a previously soft substance.
    The process of hardening milk produces cheese.
    Ang proseso ng magpatigas ng gatas ay nagbibigay ng keso.

    Etymology

    From the root 'tigas' meaning hard or tough.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to harden one's spirit
    To become resilient despite challenges.
    magpatigas ng loob

    Related Words

    hardness
    The quality of being hard or tough.
    tigas

    Slang Meanings

    To be firm or tough in a situation.
    I need to be tough with my boss to get what I want.
    Kailangan kong magpatigas sa boss ko para makuha ang gusto ko.
    To be strong in facing challenges or trials.
    He said, just be strong and you'll get through that.
    Sabi niya, magpatigas ka lang at malalampasan mo iyan.
    A teasing way to act overly proud or arrogant.
    Don't act tough, you look too arrogant!
    Wag ka nang magpatigas, mukha kang masyadong mayabang!