Magruta (en. To make oneself be heard)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of expressing or calling for attention.
Children need to magruta at school to tell the teacher.
Kailangang magruta ng mga bata sa paaralan upang kumuwento sa guro.
Creating a sound or noise to attract the attention of others.
He will magruta in the middle of the celebration to get their attention.
Siya ay magrutar sa gitna ng kasiyahan upang makuha ang kanilang pansin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You better magruta!
Gain the strength or courage to speak or act.
Magruta ka na!

Related Words

call
A summons for presence or attention.
panawagan

Slang Meanings

A cursed or arrogant person.
She seems like a magruta, thinking she's so important.
Parang magruta siya, akala mo kung sino.
Always looking for a fight.
That person might magruta again at the corner.
Baka magruta na naman 'yan sa kanto.