Magpaypay (en. To fan)

/maɡˈpai̯pai̯/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of fanning by moving the hand or an object to create airflow.

Fan the leaves to keep the air fresh.

Magpaypay ka ng mga dahon upang mapanatiling presko ang hangin.

Can refer to creating a cooler environment by fanning.

We need to fan because the weather is hot.

Kailangan nating magpaypay sapagkat mainit na ang panahon.

Originates from the root word 'paypay' which means to fan or flutter the air with an object.

Fan oneself

Aimed at improving feelings or situation through forward steps.

Magpaypay ng sarili

fan

An object used for fanning or cooling the air.

paypay

Making a way or finding a way for something.

Go ahead, just magpaypay to fix that problem of yours.

Sige lang, magpaypay ka na lang para maayos 'yang problema mo.

Searching for a solution to a difficult situation.

You need to magpaypay regarding the fire that happened in the neighborhood.

Kailangan mong magpaypay sa sunog na nangyari sa barangay.