Magtabla (en. To act as a board)

/maɡˈtabla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action showing the use of a board or organizing a group.
We need to magtabla to create a smooth floor.
Kailangan nating magtabla upang makabuo ng makinis na sahig.
Arranging or organizing things on a table or board.
Let's magtabla the documents for the meeting tomorrow.
Magtabla tayo ng mga dokumento para sa pagpupulong bukas.
Organizing people for a specific purpose.
We need to magtabla volunteers for the charity event.
Kailangan nating magtabla ng mga volunteers para sa charity event.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'magtabla' ay nagmula sa salitang ugat na 'tabla' na nangangahulugang 'table' o 'board' sa Ingles.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tabulate lessons
Prepare lessons in an organized and systematic manner.
magtabla ng aralin
to organize tasks
Arrange projects or tasks in an order.
magtabla ng mga gawa

Related Words

board
A flat and smooth wood or material used for making things or as a base.
tabla
to organize
The process of arranging things or people for a purpose.
mag-organisa

Slang Meanings

to settle or arrange things, often talking about problems or conflicts
I hope you can magtabla so you won't be fighting anymore.
Sana magtabla na kayo para hindi na kayo nag-aaway.
to spend time on an activity that may not be very important
Let's not magtabla on trivial things, serious matters are more important.
Wag na tayong magtabla sa mga simpleng bagay, mas importante ang mga seryosong usapan.