Magtira (en. To leave behind)

/mag-ti-ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To imply a meaning of something that remains or is left.
Leave a little for the next month.
Magtira ka ng kaunti para sa susunod na buwan.
To allocate a sufficient amount from the total.
Save some for the guests.
Magtira ka para sa mga bisita.
To organize or find what is left from something.
You need to save time for yourself.
Kailangan mong magtira ng oras para sa iyong sarili.

Etymology

The word 'magtira' is derived from the root word 'tira' meaning 'to start or to leave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leave a little
to set aside or reserve a small portion for other uses.
magtira ng kaunti
save for the future
to allocate or reserve something for the upcoming time.
magtira para sa hinaharap

Related Words

leftover
This word is a verb form that refers to something that is left behind.
tira
to leave
A verb meaning to leave something in a place.
mag-iwan

Slang Meanings

To save or set aside a little for the future.
Even if you have many things to buy, save some for your own needs.
Kahit na maraming pabili, magtira ka naman para sa sariling mga kailangan.
To allocate time or space for oneself.
Sometimes, you also need to set aside time for yourself.
Minsan, kailangan mo ring magtira ng oras para sa sarili mo.
To save money or be frugal.
You should save if you want to buy a new cellphone.
Dapat kang magtira kung gusto mong makabili ng bagong cellphone.