Magsuguran (en. To assist energetically)

/magsuˈɡuɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that expresses energetic or fervent assistance.
We should help those in need vigorously during a storm.
Dapat tayong magsuguran sa mga nangangailangan tuwing bagyo.
Conducting an act of assistance with an element of risk involved.
They assisted in solving the problems faced by the community.
Nagsuguran sila sa paglutas ng problemang kinakaharap ng komunidad.
The action of helping that comes from compassion.
Let us help and assist our fellow beings in times of need.
Magsuguran tayo at tulungan ang mga kapwa tao sa oras ng pangangailangan.

Etymology

A Tagalog term derived from 'sugur', meaning 'to assist fervently or to help knowingly with risk'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to assist in hardship
to provide help to those in need during disaster or crisis
magsuguran sa hirap

Related Words

sugur
a root word meaning 'fervent and seemingly risky assistance'
sugur

Slang Meanings

to aggressively tackle a situation or problem
Let's just magsuguran in situations like this, there's no time to dilly-dally!
Mag-magsuguran na tayo sa mga ganitong pagkakataon, wala nang oras para magpatumpik-tumpik pa!
to judge or give an opinion quickly
Even before getting the whole story, she already magsuguran with her judgement.
Bago pa man makuha ang buong kwento, nagsuguran na siya sa paghuhusga.