Magsaliwa (en. To give birth)

/magˈsaliwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The creation of a new being from the mother's womb.

The dog will give birth to puppies next week.

Ang aso ay magsasaliwa ng mga tuta sa susunod na linggo.

The process of childbirth or the emergence of new life.

Training is important for doctors who perform childbirth.

Mahalaga ang pagsasanay para sa mga doktor na nagsasagawa ng magsaliwa.

The birth or conception of new beings.

She returned to the hospital to give birth to her child.

Bumalik siya sa ospital upang magsaliwa ng anak.

from the root word 'sali' meaning 'to add', 'to put on', or 'to combine'

to give birth to a baby

the process of giving birth to a baby

magsaliwa ng sanggol

birth

the act of a being emerging from the womb.

silang

to rebel or defend oneself

They rebelled in front of the people who oppressed them.

Nagsaliwa sila sa harap ng mga taong nang-api sa kanila.

to fight or start a battle

We should rebel if we don’t want to submit anymore.

Dapat tayong magsaliwa kung ayaw na nating magpasakop.

to rise up or act against injustice

Let’s rebel against the corruption in the government.

Magsaliwa tayo laban sa korapsyon sa gobyerno.