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    Magtamad (en. To be lazy)

    /magtama(d)/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The waste of time or using time for nothing.
    Don't be lazy in studying if you want a better future.
    Huwag magtamad sa pag-aaral kung nais mo ng magandang kinabukasan.
    Carrying out tasks slowly or without energy.
    He was lazy with his duties so he didn't finish on time.
    Nagtamad siya sa kanyang mga tungkulin kaya hindi siya natapos sa oras.
    Not doing necessary tasks due to laziness.
    His negligence leads to his lazy behavior.
    Ang kanyang pagwawalang-bahala ay nagdudulot ng kanyang magtamad na ugali.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tamad' meaning lazy or idle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be lazy in life
    Not making an effort to improve or succeed.
    magtamad sa buhay
    to be lazy at work
    Not putting in enough effort at work.
    magtamad sa trabaho

    Related Words

    laziness
    The state of being lazy or inactive.
    katamaran
    neglect
    The act of ignoring responsibilities.
    pagsasawalang-bahala

    Slang Meanings

    lazy person
    The sun is shining beautifully but I will still be lazy at home.
    Ang ganda na ng araw pero magtatamad-tamad pa rin ako sa bahay.
    addicted to Netflix
    He said, 'Let’s be lazy, let’s binge-watch Netflix all day!'
    Sabi niya, 'Mag-tamad tayo, Netflix tayo buong araw!'
    slowpoke
    The deadline is approaching, but I'm still zoning out, feeling so lazy.
    Andiyan na ang deadline, pero nakatunganga parin ako, tamad na tamad.