Magpawis (en. To sweat)

mag-pah-wis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the process of sweat being released from the body due to heat or physical activity.
Sweat while exercising for better health.
Magpawis ka habang nag-eehersisyo para sa mas magandang kalusugan.
Sweating can occur in various situations, such as in stress or anxiety.
He sweated from excessive nerves before his presentation.
Nagpawis siya sa labis na nerbiyos bago ang kanyang pagtatanghal.
A natural body reaction to cool down in heat.
Because of the hot weather, you need to sweat to cool down.
Dahil sa mainit na panahon, kailangan mong magpawis upang malamigan.

Etymology

root word: pawis (sweat)

Common Phrases and Expressions

sweat a lot
to work hard or to strive
magpawis ng maraming

Related Words

sweat
The liquid that comes out from the skin to cool down the body.
pawis
to wipe
The action of wiping sweat or any liquid on the skin.
magpahid

Slang Meanings

to entertain oneself or to keep busy with work
What are you doing? You seem to be sweating it out again with your job.
Ano bang ginagawa mo? Mukhang magpawis ka na naman diyan sa trabaho mo.
to sweat or to engage in strenuous activity
I really worked up a sweat at the gym earlier, the workout was so intense!
Masyado akong nagpawis sa gym kanina, sobrang intense ng workout!
to strive or to work hard
You need to sweat it out for your dreams, there's no easy way around that.
Kailangan magpawis para sa pangarap mo, walang madaling paraan diyan.