Mamayat (en. To lose weight)

ma-ma-yat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To become lighter or to lessen in weight.
She started exercising to lose weight.
Nagsimula siyang mag-ehersisyo upang mamayat.
The process of reducing body weight.
There are many ways to lose weight naturally.
Maraming paraan upang mamayat ng natural.
The adverse effects of excess weight on health.
It's important to lose weight to prevent diseases.
Mahalaga ang mamayat upang maiwasan ang mga sakit.

Etymology

from the root word 'maya' which means 'to become light'

Common Phrases and Expressions

I want to lose weight
I want to reduce my weight.
Gusto kong mamayat

Related Words

lost weight
The past tense of 'mamayat' which means weight has been reduced.
pumayat
diet
A food system aimed at reducing weight.
diet

Slang Meanings

to be true or to be real
There's too much drama, just be real.
Dami nang drama, mamayat ka na lang.
to stay strong
No matter what happens, just stay strong.
Kahit anong mangyari, mamayat ka lang.
to be honest
In our conversation, just be honest with what you said.
Sa usapan natin, mamayat ka sa sinabi mo.