Magprueba (en. To test)

/maɡˈprubɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates testing or experimenting.
Let's test a new recipe for dinner.
Magprueba tayo ng bagong recipe sa hapunan.
The act of doing something to determine its quality or capability.
We need to test the products before we buy them.
Kailangan nating magprueba ng mga produkto bago tayo bumili.
Conducting an analysis of a situation or thing.
You should first test behind his argument.
Magprueba ka muna sa likod ng kanyang argumento.

Etymology

From Tagalog: from 'mag-' (which indicates an action) and 'prueba' (from Spanish meaning 'test' or 'trial')

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's test!
Let's try something new.
Magprueba tayo!
Try different approaches.
Explore different options.
Magprueba ka ng iba't ibang diskarte.

Related Words

analysis
The process of examining in order to study details.
pagsusuri
experiment
A specific study or test to determine the result.
eksperimento

Slang Meanings

to try or to test
Try the new menu at this restaurant.
Magprueba ka ng bagong menu sa restaurant na 'to.
show-off
Let's practice for the presentation to show off.
O, magprueba tayo sa presentation para makitang magaling.
to experiment
Test your singing talent.
Magprueba ka sa iyong talento sa pag-awit.