Magpugad (en. To nest)

/maɡˈpuɡad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of establishing a nest.
The birds will nest in the branches of the tree.
Ang mga ibon ay magpugad sa mga sanga ng puno.
Creating a home or resting place.
They will start to nest when summer arrives.
Magsisimula na silang magpugad kapag dumating ang tag-init.
Taking care of eggs or baby birds in the nest.
The mother bird will nest the eggs for a week.
Ang inahin ay magpugad ng mga itlog sa loob ng isang linggo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to nest dreams
planning or aspiring for the future.
magpugad ng mga pangarap

Related Words

nest
The home of birds where they lay eggs and care for their young.
pugad

Slang Meanings

to build a house or place to live
I hope we can settle down in our new house!
Sana makapagpugad na kami sa bagong bahay namin!
to start a relationship or partnership
It seems like they want to settle down with each other.
Parang gusto na nilang magpugad sa isa't isa.