Magtutog (en. To play (an instrument))
/magtutog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of playing an instrument.
I want to play the guitar on my birthday.
Nais kong magtutog ng gitara sa aking kaarawan.
Creating music using an instrument.
It took her years to learn to play the piano.
Tumagal siya ng mga taon upang matutong magtutog ng piano.
The process of creating sound.
His nature is naturally talented in playing.
Ang kanyang kalikasan ay likas na talentado sa magtutog.
Etymology
from the word 'tugtog' meaning sound or music.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to play music
the action of creating music using some instrument.
magtutog ng musika
to play the guitar
the act of playing the guitar.
magtutog ng gitara
Related Words
sound
The term for the sound created from instruments.
tugtog
instrument
Anything used to create music.
instrumento
Slang Meanings
to play music or perform live
Let's all jam together this weekend!
Sama-sama tayong magtutog sa weekend!
to have a jamming session together
We will have a jam session at Marco's house tomorrow.
Magkakaroon tayo ng magtutog sa bahay ni Marco bukas.
to collaborate with another musician
I want us to jam together for your song!
Gusto kong magtutog tayo para sa kanta mo!