Magsungaw (en. To emerge)

/magsu'ŋaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to appearing or emerging.
You should emerge from behind the house when there are visitors.
Magsungaw ka sa likod ng bahay kapag may bisita.
To come out from a hiding place.
You should come out from your room when the storm is over.
Magsungaw ka mula sa iyong silid kung natapos na ang bagyo.
To appear in a specific situation.
The truth will emerge despite the echoes.
Magsungaw ang totoo sa kabila ng mga alingawngaw.

Etymology

The word 'magsungaw' is derived from 'sungaw' which means 'to emerge' or 'to appear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Come out now!
You should come out now!
Magsungaw ka na!

Related Words

emergence
The act of appearing or emerging from a hidden place.
sungaw
to appear
An action referring to rising or appearing from a situation.
lumitaw

Slang Meanings

To ask for money or help from other people.
He went to his friends to ask for money to pay off his debt.
Nag-sungaw siya sa mga kaibigan niya para sa pambayad ng utang.
To ask for or obtain something from others that isn't yours.
Come on, just ask your friend for some lunch.
Sige na, mag-sungaw ka na lang ng lunch sa kaibigan mo.