Magsuklay (en. To comb)

magsuk-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To use a comb to arrange hair.
Comb your hair before we leave.
Magsuklay ka ng buhok mo bago tayo umalis.
The action of arranging hair with a comb.
It's important to comb daily for a neat appearance.
Mahalaga ang magsuklay araw-araw para sa maayos na itsura.
A common activity done to keep hair clean and tidy.
I spend a few minutes to comb before entering class.
Nag-aaksaya ako ng ilang minuto para magsuklay bago pumasok sa klase.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You should comb your hair.
A reminder related to arranging hair.
Magsuklay ka na.

Related Words

comb
A tool used to arrange hair.
suklay
combing
The action of using a comb.
pagsuklay

Slang Meanings

to fix one's hair
Come on, brush your hair, it looks all mixed up!
Sige na, magsuklay ka na, mukhang naghalo-halo ang buhok mo!
to groom oneself
Can you at least brush your hair before we leave? I don't want you looking like you did nothing!
Magsuklay ka naman bago tayo umalis, ayaw kong mukhang wala kang ginawa!
to organize one's appearance
Oh, brush your hair, so you'll look presentable for the picture!
Ay mag-suklay ka na, para presentable ka sa picture!