Magtamo (en. To acquire)
/mag-ta-mo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To obtain or acquire something or a characteristic.
He wants to acquire knowledge in science.
Nais niyang magtamot ng kaalaman sa agham.
To receive rewards or benefits from an experience.
He received awards after his performance.
Nakatamo siya ng mga parangal matapos ang kanyang pagtatanghal.
To gather or have things that come from work or effort.
Due to his diligence, he accumulated wealth.
Dahil sa kanyang sipag, nakatamo siya ng yaman.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to attain success
to achieve the success one desires.
magtamo ng tagumpay
to gain wisdom
to acquire knowledge or wisdom.
magtamo ng karunungan
Related Words
yield
The result or fruit of acquiring; can be anything obtained.
tamo
continuously accumulate
A colloquial form of magtamo suggesting continuous harvesting.
tamo-tamo
Slang Meanings
to be busy with something or an activity
Dude, you have a lot to tackle with your school projects!
Pare, ang dami mong magtamo sa mga project mo sa school!
to focus or spend time on something
You really need to buckle down on your studies if you want to pass.
Kailangan mo talagang magtamo sa iyong mga studies kung gusto mong pumasa.
to save up or organize activities
You might need to save up some money before you buy a new gadget.
Baka kailangan mo munang magtamo ng pera bago ka bumili ng bagong gadget.