Makiagaw (en. To be able to make)

ma-ki-a-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that shows the ability or learning to do something.
He is able to make masterpieces.
Siya ay makiagaw sa paglikha ng mga obra maestra.
The ability to construct or create something.
We should be able to create a better future.
Dapat tayong makiagaw sa pagbuo ng mas magandang kinabukasan.
A common practice related to creating or doing.
The students want to participate in making their project.
Nais ng mga estudyante na makiagaw sa paggawa ng kanilang proyekto.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be able to make in art
to create or produce in the field of art
makiagaw sa sining
to be able to make in cooking
to create or produce food
makiagaw sa pagluluto

Related Words

task
an activity or project being undertaken
gawain
creation
something that has been created or made
likha

Slang Meanings

let go of annoyance or anger
My friend is so nice, it seems like he wants to help me let go when I'm upset.
Sobrang mabait yung kaibigan ko, parang gusto niya akong makiagaw kapag nagagalit ako.
join in on someone else's conversation or activity
I chimed in with the group earlier, I just wanted to join in on their stories.
Nag-maya ako kanina sa grupo, gusto ko lang makiagaw sa kwentuhan nila.
become part of something that isn't yours
I saw them playing, so I acted social and joined in the game.
Nakita ko sila naglalaro, kaya nag-paka-sosyal ako at nag-makiagaw sa laro.