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    Magtastas (en. To scan or touch lightly)

    /magtastas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform examination or inspection of something.
    You should scan the documents before submitting the project.
    Magtastas ka ng mga papeles bago isumite ang proyekto.
    To lightly touch or grasp something.
    He will touch the fruits lightly in the market.
    Magtastas siya ng mga prutas sa pamilihan.
    To assist in identifying or giving opinions on a matter.
    Let's brainstorm ideas for the project.
    Magtastas tayo sa mga ideya para sa proyekto.

    Etymology

    From the word 'tasta' which means 'to touch' or 'to feel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to gather information
    to collect or obtain information from various sources.
    magtastas ng impormasyon

    Related Words

    tasta
    A verb meaning to touch or grasp.
    tasta
    suri
    A verb meaning to examine or investigate something.
    suri

    Slang Meanings

    removes pests or harmful insect larvae
    He removes pest larvae in our barangay.
    Taga-magtastas siya ng mga bagyong uod sa barangay namin.
    to clear out excess or unnecessary items
    Let's clear out the house, there's too much clutter here!
    Mga magtastas tayo sa bahay, sobrang dami ng kalat dito!
    to tidy up or clean
    Didn't you know? He's the one who tidies up his room at midnight.
    Di mo ba alam? Siya ang magtastas ng kanyang kwarto sa hatinggabi.