Mamago (en. To cultivate)
/maˈmaɡo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of tilling the soil and planting.
He will cultivate his farm next month.
Siya ay mamago ng kanyang sakahan sa darating na buwan.
Taking care of plants or animals.
His goal is to cultivate organic vegetables.
Ang kanyang layunin ay mamago ng mga organikong gulay.
Fostering something through the right processes.
He needs to cultivate his ideas to be successful.
Kailangan niyang mamago ng kanyang mga ideya upang maging matagumpay.
Etymology
From the word 'mago' meaning 'to care for' or 'to cultivate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cultivate the land
the act of tilling and planting in the soil
mamago ng lupa
cultivate crops
taking care of and growing plants
mamago ng mga pananim
Related Words
farmer
A person who cultivates or cares for the land.
magbubukid
gardening
The process of planting and taking care of plants.
paghahalaman
Slang Meanings
To fight
Why is Mark so happy? He got into a fight in basketball earlier!
Bakit ang saya saya ni Mark? Mamago kasi siya sa basketball kanina!
To have fun
Come on, let's have fun at the party! It's fun there!
Tara, mamago tayo sa party! Ang saya dun!
To take risks or adventures
Summer is coming, let's take some adventures!
Malapit na ang summer, mamago tayo sa mga adventures!