Magtanggal (en. Remove)
mag-tanggal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform the action of removing or taking away something.
Remove excess items from the table to create space.
Magtanggal ka ng mga labis na bagay sa mesa upang magkaroon ng espasyo.
To take away any medication or hazards affecting health.
Hazardous materials should be removed from this area.
Dapat magtanggal ng mga hazardous materials sa lugar na ito.
To take out tools or equipment from something.
Remove any installed applications from your phone if you no longer need them.
Magtanggal ka ng mga naka-install na aplikasyon sa telepono mo kung hindi mo na ito kailangan.
Etymology
From the root word 'tanggal' meaning 'remove' or 'take away', combined with the prefix 'mag'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
remove dust
To clean the surface or part of something.
magtanggal ng alikabok
take off clothes
As in removing clothes from the body.
magtanggal ng damit
Related Words
remove
Result of removal or act of taking away.
tanggal
removal
The process or action of removing.
pagtanggal
Slang Meanings
to remove or get rid of the unnecessary or heavy stuff.
Get rid of the things in your room that are useless.
Magtanggal ka na ng mga bagay na walang silbi sa kwarto mo.
to give up or stop doing something.
Just give up on studying, you're not smart anyway.
Magtanggal ka na sa kakaaral, hindi ka naman matalino.
to take a break or relax.
Take a break first, you look really tired.
Magtanggal ka muna, mukhang pagod na pagod ka.