Magsikain (en. To eat)
/magsiká-in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to eat or to start eating.
Let's eat before we travel.
Magsikain na tayo bago tayo maglakbay.
The transition from a state of hunger to fullness through eating.
He/she will eat more fruits for health.
Magsikain siya ng mas maraming prutas para sa kalusugan.
Etymology
Derived from 'sikain' which means to eat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's eat!
Let's start eating.
Magsikain tayo!
Related Words
dining area
A place where meals can be eaten.
kainan
eating
Another term related to eating.
sikain
Slang Meanings
ate deliciously
It was fun, we feasted at the buffet earlier!
Ang saya, nagsikain kami sa buffet kanina!
enjoy the food
You should feast while you have the time, it's delicious here!
Dapat magsikain ka habang may time, ang sarap dito!
to munch
Wow, he devoured three plates!
Grabe, nagsikain siya ng tatlong plato!