Magsinelas (en. To wear slippers)

/mæɡsinɛlɑs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of putting slippers on the feet.
Put on your slippers before you leave the house.
Magsinelas ka na bago ka lumabas ng bahay.
The act of stepping into footwear.
You need to wear slippers to be comfortable.
Kailangan mong magsinelas upang maging kumportable.
The action of wearing slippers on the feet to move around the house.
Let's wear slippers so we can move easily.
Magsinelas na tayo para makagalaw tayo nang madaling.

Etymology

Originated from the words 'mag-' and 'sinelas'. The prefix 'mag-' indicates action, while 'sinelas' refers to a type of footwear worn on the feet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Put on slippers and move
Referring to the action of getting ready for activities at home.
Magsinelas at kumilos

Related Words

slippers
A type of footwear commonly worn indoors.
sinelas
to wear
The action of putting on any type of clothing or shoes.
magsuot

Slang Meanings

to change one's likes or personality to make others happy
Why are you so nice now? It's like you've changed for the better!
Bakit ang bait bait mo ngayon? Parang nagsinelas ka ah!
to improve or tidy up in a situation or with a person
He needs to straighten out his behavior at school.
Kailangan na niyang magsinelas sa kanyang ugali sa school.