Magtuyo (en. To dry)
/magtuyo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of becoming dry.
You should dry your clothes after bathing.
Magtuyo ka ng mga damit pagkatapos maligo.
The process of removing moisture.
Dry vegetables in the sun for better flavor.
Magtuyo ng mga gulay sa araw para mas masarap ang lasa.
The removal of liquid surrounding an object.
You need to dry the tablecloth before using it for dining.
Kailangan magtuyo ngropa bago ito gamitin sa kainan.
Etymology
from the combination of the prefix 'nag-' and the root word 'tuyô', which means to dry.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Drying hair
The process of drying hair using a towel or blow dryer.
Magtuyo ng buhok
Drying clothes
The process of drying washed clothes.
Magtuyo ng mga damit
Related Words
dry
Without water or liquid; state of being dry.
tuyo
drying
The process of removing moisture from something.
pagtuyo
Slang Meanings
to be strong
You need to be strong no matter what happens in your life.
Kailangan mong magtuyo kahit anong mangyari sa buhay mo.
don't give up
Just keep going, don't give up on your fight in life!
Tuloy lang, magtuyo ka sa laban mo sa buhay!
to strive
Focus on your studies, strive for a better future.
Magtuon ka sa iyong pag-aaral, magtuyo ka para sa magandang kinabukasan.