Magsuhay (en. To glean)

/magsuˈhaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb indicating the action of collecting items from a place.

They decided to glean what was harvested in the field.

Nagpasya silang magsuhay sa mga inaani sa bukirin.

Collecting leftover produce after the harvest.

Let’s glean the leftover fruits in the orchard.

Magsuhay tayo ng mga nalalabing prutas sa orchard.

From the root word 'suhay' meaning 'to wound' or 'to approach'.

glean from the harvest

Collecting remaining produce after the harvest.

magsuhay sa ani

suhay

Root word of 'magsuhay' meaning wound or to wound.

suhay

To lift heavy objects or to mess up something.

Don't run me over, move to another place first.

Huwag mo akong sagasaan, magsuhay ka muna sa ibang lugar.

To stand firm or to be true to oneself.

You really need to be steadfast in your life decisions.

Kailangan mo talagang magsuhay sa mga desisyon mo sa buhay.