Magtagis (en. To compete)

/maɡˈtaɡis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to contest or compete.

They competed in the playground in basketball.

Sila ay nagtagis sa palaruan sa larangan ng basketball.

Refers to the activity of competing between individuals or groups.

The artists competed in the Urian Awards.

Ang mga artista ay nagtagis sa Gawad Urian.

Can refer to a contest of intellect or skill.

They competed in the intelligence test.

Nagtagis sila sa pagsusulit ng talino.

It originates from the word 'tagis' meaning a contest or struggle.

contest of intellect

to compete through intelligence or knowledge

magtagis ng talino

compete in the arena

to participate in a public competition

magtagis sa arena

contest

A word meaning a fight or struggle.

tagis

competition

An event where different participants compete for success.

kumpetisyon

to become grumpy or have a bad attitude

It's like you've been acting grumpy with everyone, just calm down!

Parang nagmagtagis ka na sa lahat ng tao, calm down lang!

to get angry or sulky

You really don't want to get sulky with him, there was nothing wrong with what he said.

Ayaw mo talagang magtagis sa kanya, wala namang masama sa sinabi niya.