Magunan (en. To be able to take)

ma-gu-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Verb meaning to have the ability to take or grasp something.
You need to take your belongings before we leave.
Kailangan mong magunan ng mga gamit bago tayo umalis.
Verb used in the context of receiving or obtaining something from another.
I hope you can benefit from this program.
Sana'y magunan mo ang mga benepisyo ng programang ito.
A verb describing a person's ability to acquire or achieve a goal.
Many students have received awards several times.
Maraming beses nang nagunan ng mga mag-aaral ang mga parangal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Take it!
An invitation or suggestion to take something.
Magunan mo!

Related Words

take
Means to obtain or grasp something.
kuha
accept
Means to accept or live with something or someone.
tanggap

Slang Meanings

just whatever
He's not reliable, so don't expect anything.
Hindi siya magunan, kaya 'wag kang umasa.
don't care
Just be whatever, you're not important to me.
Magunan ka na lang, hindi ka importante sa akin.
loud or over-acting
He's so whatever in class, always noisy.
Siya kasi, magunan sa klase, laging maingay.