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    Magwaldas (en. To waste)

    /maɡ.wal.das/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Fall into things that cause loss or waste of wealth.
    Don't waste your hard-earned money.
    Huwag kang magwaldas ng iyong perang pinaghirapan.
    To spend or use time or resources improperly.
    He deliberately wastes on trivial things.
    Sinasadya niyang magwaldas sa mga bagay na walang halaga.
    To engage in activities that do not contribute to productivity.
    He decided not to waste time playing games.
    Nagdesisyon siyang huwag magwaldas ng oras sa paglalaro.

    Etymology

    From the word 'waldas' meaning 'to waste time or resources'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to waste time
    Spending time unproductively.
    magwaldas ng oras
    to squander wealth
    Wasting hidden wealth.
    magwaldas ng yaman

    Related Words

    worthless
    Things or activities that are meaningless.
    walang kwenta

    Slang Meanings

    To go wild or to misbehave
    The gang might go wild again at the party later.
    Baka magwaldas na naman yung tropa sa party mamaya.
    To waste money
    He spends a lot on useless stuff.
    Ang dami niyang magwaldas sa mga walang kwentang gamit.
    To have fun or to enjoy oneself
    Let's go wild on this vacation!
    Magwaldas tayo sa vacation na ito!