Magtina (en. To stabilize)

/maɡˈtina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Action or process of strengthening anything.

We need to stabilize our plans for the project.

Kailangan nating magtina ng ating mga plano para sa proyekto.

The focus or dedication to a goal with determination.

Stabilize your studies so that you can pass the exam.

Magtina ka sa iyong mga aralin upang makapasa sa pagsusulit.

Preparing oneself or a situation for a clearer future.

Let's stabilize for the possible changes in our environment.

Magtina tayo para sa posibleng pagbabago sa ating kapaligiran.

The word 'magtina' comes from the root word 'tina' meaning 'to become sturdier' or 'to become more steadfast'.

stabilize oneself

Become steadfast despite challenges.

magtina sa sarili

stabilize the mind

Be steadfast in decisions and viewpoints.

magtina ng isipan

sturdiness

The ability to remain strong or not falter in the face of challenges.

katatagan

established

Something or an idea that has become firm or reinforced.

tinatag

pretending to be cool or of a higher status

Janus is such a show-off on social media, you'd think he's super rich.

Si Janus, ang dami ng magtina sa social media, akala mo ang yaman-yaman na.

being pretentious or flirty

That's because she's always acting all high-maintenance, even introducing herself to people like she's super classy.

Siya kasi, magtina lagi, nagpapakilala pa sa mga tao na sobra siyang sosyal.

making noise or showing off to get attention

Why is it that he's always making a scene at parties, he just really wants to be noticed.

Bakit ganun, lagi na lang siyang magtina sa mga parties, gusto lang talagang mapansin.