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    Magsayang (en. To waste)

    /maɡsa.jaŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To waste time, not succeeding at something.
    Don't waste time on things that are not important.
    Huwag magsayang ng oras sa mga bagay na hindi mahalaga.
    To squander resources that are not used properly.
    He is just wasting money on unnecessary things.
    Magsayang lamang siya ng pera sa mga bagay na hindi kailangan.
    To waste effort, the hard work did not yield results.
    His effort on the project seemed to be wasted.
    Ang kanyang pagsusumikap sa proyekto ay tila nagsayang lamang.

    Etymology

    root word: saya

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to waste time
    to waste time
    magsayang ng oras
    to waste money
    to waste money
    magsayang ng pera

    Related Words

    saya
    The joy or happiness brought by something.
    saya
    pagsayang
    The action of squandering or wasting resources.
    pagsayang

    Slang Meanings

    to enjoy or have fun
    Let's have fun at the beach later!
    Magsayang tayo sa beach mamaya!
    to lighten up or be happy
    Let's all have fun and forget our problems.
    Sama-sama tayong magsayang at kalimutan ang problema.
    to have fun with friends
    Let's hang out with friends on Saturday.
    Magsayang tayo kasama ang barkada sa Sabado.