Magsusi (en. To use a key)

/mɐg'susi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of using a key to open something.
Use the key on the door to enter.
Magsusi ka sa pinto upang makapasok.
The act of unlocking using a key.
Use the key on the car to get the items.
Magsusi ka sa kotse para makuha ang mga gamit.
Finding the right key to open something.
Let's use the right key for the box.
Magsusi tayo ng tamang susi para sa kahon.

Etymology

From the root word 'susi' derived from the Spanish 'llave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

use the door key
the action of using a key to open the door
magsusi ng pinto
use the car key
the action of using a key to open the vehicle
magsusi ng kotse

Related Words

key
An object used to open something.
susi
to open
The action of removing a cover or barrier.
buksan

Slang Meanings

Interfering or meddling in someone else's life.
There you go again, you're sticking your nose into our conversation.
Nandiyan ka na naman, nagsususung-suso ka na naman sa usapan namin.
To give an opinion or comment that wasn't asked for.
Don't stick your nose in it, nobody asked for your opinion.
Huwag kang magsusi, kasi wala namang nagtatanong sa'yo.
To interfere in matters that have nothing to do with you.
Sometimes it's really annoying when people meddle in my problems.
Minsan nakakainis na 'yang magsusi ng ibang tao sa problema ko.