Magsunong (en. To lead)

/mægˈsunɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of leading or directing.
He will lead the youth to encourage them to vote.
Siya ay magsunong sa mga kabataan upang mahikayat silang bumoto.
To provide correct direction or guidance.
The teacher teaches and leads the students on the right path.
Ang guro ay nagtuturo at magsunong ng mga mag-aaral sa tamang landas.
To demonstrate a good example or model to others.
Lead by example in your peers.
Magsunong ng magandang asal sa iyong mga kapwa.

Etymology

Tagalog verb meaning 'to lead' or 'to conduct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lead a community
To lead a group or organization.
magsunong ng komunidad
lead a project
To take charge in the implementation of a project.
magsunong ng proyekto

Related Words

leader
A person who leads or is dominant in a group or organization.
pangulo
leadership
The process of caring for and managing people or a group.
pamumuno

Slang Meanings

To join or merge with a group, often with a bit of joking or humor.
Before we go on the outing, let's all join with our classmates, okay!
Bago mag-outing, magsunong tayo sa lahat ng mga kaklase natin, ha!
To hurry or do something carelessly.
Don’t rush in doing the project, it might get ruined!
Huwag kang magsunong sa paggawa ng project, baka masira pa ‘yan!
To get hot or angry as if provoked by people.
Brother got upset when he saw his cellphone running out of battery.
Nagsunong si kuya nang makita niyang nawawalan na ng buhay ang kanyang cellphone.