Magtibag (en. To dig)

/maɡ.ti.bag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means removing soil or things from a place.
Let's dig in the back of the house for the new garden.
Magtibag tayo sa likuran ng bahay para sa bagong hardin.
A method of digging commonly used in agriculture or construction.
They will dig to build the foundation for the house.
Magtibag sila ng lupa upang magtayo ng pundasyon para sa bahay.
The act of excavating something from the ground.
They are digging and removing the roots of the tree.
Naghuhukay sila at magtibag ng mga ugat ng puno.

Etymology

from the word 'tibag' which means digging or removal of soil or things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dig the soil
excavating soil to organize or create space.
magtibag ng lupa

Related Words

digging
The process of digging or removing soil.
tibag
excavation
A customary action of removing soil using tools.
hukay

Slang Meanings

to work hard or to strive
We should really magtibag to pass the exam.
Dapat tayong magtibag para makapasa sa exam.
to put in effort or improve oneself
Whenever you have the chance, you should magtibag in your interests.
Kapag may pagkakataon, magtibag ka sa iyong mga hilig.
to rehearse or to practice
We need to magtibag if we want to win the competition.
Kailangan natin magtibag kung gusto nating manalo sa kumpetisyon.