Magpumiglas (en. To struggle)

mag-pu-mi-glas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A deed of fighting or striving.
Those workers struggle for their rights.
Silang mga manggagawa ay nagmagpumiglas para sa kanilang mga karapatan.
Struggling to escape or break free.
He struggled against the hands of his enemies.
Nagpumiglas siya sa mga kamay ng kanyang mga kaaway.
An act of intervening or intruding in a situation.
I saw him struggling in battle with his ideas.
Nakita kong magpumiglas siya sa labanan sa kanyang mga ideya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to struggle against hardship
to exert effort to overcome difficulties
magpumiglas sa hirap

Related Words

to hold back
An act of suppressing or stopping something.
pumigil

Slang Meanings

to escape or leave suddenly
When he saw the police, he quickly pumped and ran away.
Nang makasalubong ang mga pulis, nagpumpiglas siya papalayo.
to hide or avoid facing problems
Don't pump away from your responsibilities.
Huwag kang magpumiglas sa mga responsibilidad mo.
to venture out and explore
I want to pump out later, are you in?
Gusto kong magpumiglas mamaya, sabay tayo?