Makaagwanta (en. To be able to hold)

/makaːaɡw anta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The execution of an act that has the ability to last or endure.
The weight of suffering seems unbearable, yet he can endure the hardship.
Ang bigat ng pasakit ay tila hindi na kaya, ngunit siya ay makaagwanta sa hirap.
The ability to withstand life's challenges.
His faith was the reason he could endure the trials.
Ang kanyang pananampalataya ang naging dahilan upang siya ay makaagwanta sa mga pagsubok.
Acceptance of painful experiences or suffering without giving up.
Because of her resilience, she can endure all challenges.
Dahil sa kanyang tibay ng loob, siya ay makaagwanta sa lahat ng hamon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to endure hardship
demonstrates the ability to withstand challenges
makaagwanta sa hirap
almost unable to endure pain
barely able to withstand pain or distress
dumulog sa sakit na maisip

Related Words

strength
The quality of being resilient or hard to break.
tibay
to endure
The ability to maintain or overcome pains or challenges.
tiisin

Slang Meanings

Can endure in the fight
The fight is tough, but it seems he can't endure.
Ang laki ng laban, pero parang hindi siya makaagwanta.
Faking strength
I thought he could really endure, he was just faking it.
Akala ko talaga makaagwanta siya, nagpepeke lang pala.