Magsahig (en. To sweep the floor)

/maɡsahɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform the action of cleaning the floor using a broom.
Please sweep the floor first before we eat.
Magsahig ka muna bago tayo kumain.
An activity commonly done at home to maintain cleanliness.
You always need to sweep to keep the house tidy.
Kailangan laging magsahig upang maging maayos ang bahay.

Etymology

root word: sahig

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sweep properly
Clean the floor without leaving dirt.
Magsahig ng maayos
Sweep before sleeping
Perform floor cleaning before sleeping to remove dirt.
Magsahig bago matulog

Related Words

floor
The surface on which people walk inside a house or building.
sahig
broom
An instrument used for sweeping or cleaning the floor.
walis

Slang Meanings

To clean or tidy up the floor using a broom or mop.
Sweep the floor already, it's so dirty!
Magsahig ka na, ang dumi na ng sahig!
To organize or arrange items in a space.
We need to tidy up here to make the office organized.
Kailangan nating magsahig dito para maging maayos ang opisina.
To spend time on tasks that are not too important.
Don't waste your time, just go sweep the floor.
Huwag mo nang sayangin ang oras, magsahig ka na lang.