Magpaugat (en. To swell)
/mɑgˈpɒʊɡɑt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of water being caught or accumulated in something.
The river started to swell due to heavy rain.
Nagsimulang magpaugat ang ilog dahil sa malakas na ulan.
The process of becoming swollen or larger.
The body swells when overeating.
Magpaugat ang katawan kapag sobra ang kinakain.
Physical discussions on strengthening or developing.
Muscles swell with the right exercise.
Magpaugat ang mga kalamnan sa tamang ehersisyo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to swell from massages.
magpaugat ng mga masahe
to swell with water.
magpaugat ng tubig
Related Words
paugat
Meaning accumulation or the desire to grow.
paugat
pamamaga
A condition where a part of the body becomes swollen.
pamamaga
Slang Meanings
some in the younger generation refer to smoking or puffing.
Seriously, don't smoke here inside the classroom.
Seryoso na, huwag kang magpaugat dito sa loob ng klase.
to be vigorous or active in something, like working out or sports.
To be fit, you need to work out at the gym every day.
Para maging fit, kailangan mong magpaugat sa gym araw-araw.