Magsarilinan (en. Be independent)
/magsaˈrilinən/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of having one's own decision-making or living without the help of others.
He wants to be independent to be more responsible.
Nais niyang magsarilinan upang maging mas responsable.
Choosing not to depend on others.
Be independent to learn things in life.
Magsarilinan ka upang matutunan ang mga bagay-bagay sa buhay.
Building one's own life and not relying on anyone.
She will be independent next year.
Magsarilinan siya sa susunod na taon.
Etymology
from the word 'sarili' which means 'self' and 'magsarili' meaning 'to be independent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Be independent now!
It's time to be independent.
Magsarilinan ka na!
You should be independent.
You need to learn to stand on your own two feet.
Dapat kang magsarilinan.
Related Words
self
Means 'self' in English, used to emphasize having one's own decision-making.
sarili
Slang Meanings
just on my own
I can handle this, I'll just do it by myself.
Kaya ko na 'to, magsarilinan na lang ako.
don't interfere
Just mind your own business, don't interfere in our discussion.
Magsarilinan ka na lang, huwag ng makialam sa usapan namin.
be self-sufficient
Be self-sufficient so you can learn more.
Maging magsarilinan ka para mas matuto.