Magrasa (en. To grow fat)
/maɡˈrasa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Expressing the process of gaining weight or fat from eating or consuming more.
You will get fat if you keep eating sweet foods.
Magrasa ka kung patuloy kang kakain ng matatamis na pagkain.
Referring to a change in physical appearance resulting in an increase in size.
His body will get fat due to inactivity.
Magrasa ang kanyang katawan dahil sa kawalang-aktibidad.
To become overweight due to eating habits.
His body size makes him tired after getting fat.
Naging dahilan ng kanyang pagkapagod ang laki ng kanyang katawan matapos magrasa.
Etymology
from the word 'grace' meaning blessing or sustenance.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to gain weight from overeating
to add weight due to excessive eating.
magrasa sa pagkain
Related Words
food
The process of ingesting or consuming substances that provide nourishment.
pagkain
fat
The body mass that results from overeating or lack of exercise.
taba
Slang Meanings
to become successful or prosperous
I hope you flourish next year, so you can accomplish more projects.
Sana magrasa ka sa susunod na year, para mas marami kang magagawang projects.
to become creative or innovative
After the seminar, their ideas for the marketing campaign flourished.
Pagkatapos ng seminar, nagrasa na ang mga ideas nila para sa marketing campaign.
to develop or grow
Their business flourished last year; many invested in it.
Ang negosyo nila ay nagrasa sa nakaraang taon, maraming nag-invest.