Magusig (en. Alert)
/maˈɡu.sɪɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Ready to listen and respond to the environment.
You need to be alert to the events around you.
Kailangan mong maging magusig sa mga pangyayari sa paligid mo.
Refers to the state of being awake or alert.
Soldiers must always be alert in their duties.
Ang mga sundalo ay dapat laging magusig sa kanilang mga tungkulin.
Shows awareness of potential dangers or opportunities.
You should be alert to threats to your security.
Dapat kang maging magusig sa mga banta sa iyong seguridad.
Etymology
From the word 'gising' meaning awake or alert.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Be alert
Be careful or attentive.
Maging magusig ka
Related Words
awake
A state of awareness and alertness, not asleep.
gising
alert
A characteristic of being ready for changes and dangers.
alerto
Slang Meanings
alert or vigilant
You need to be alert while walking in the dark.
Kailangan mong maging magusig habang naglalakad sa dilim.
quick to act
Be careful, he's coming! Be quick to act!
Mag-ingat ka, heto na siya! Maging magusig ka!
sensitive to the environment
He's very sensitive to the people around.
Sobrang magusig niya sa mga tao sa paligid.