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    Mangarga (en. To lift / to carry)

    maŋˈɡarɡa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action referring to the act of lifting or carrying an object from one place to another.
    We need to carry the boxes from the van to the warehouse.
    Kailangan nating mangarga ng mga kahon mula sa van papunta sa bodega.
    A movement done to obtain or bring something valuable.
    He decided to carry books from the library.
    Nagpasya siyang mangarga ng mga libro mula sa library.
    An activity involving physical effort to transfer an object.
    He can't carry a lot of weight on his back.
    Hindi siya makapag-mangarga ng maraming bigat sa kanyang likod.

    Etymology

    The term 'mangarga' originates from the root word 'garga' meaning 'to lift' or 'to carry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry heavy things
    the act of laboriously moving a heavy or burdensome item.
    mangarga ng mabigat

    Related Words

    garga
    Root word meaning 'to lift' or 'to carry.'
    garga

    Slang Meanings

    serving as something rotten or of low quality
    That comedian's jokes are so bad, it's like he's mangarga.
    Yung komedyante na yun, ang pangit ng jokes, parang mangarga siya.
    mistress or side piece
    He said he doesn't want his girlfriend anymore; he's with his mangarga now.
    Ayaw na raw niya sa girlfriend niya, nasa mangarga na siya ngayon.
    wasting time
    Don't argue with her; it's just mangarga, you're wasting your time.
    Huwag ka nang makipag-away, mangarga lang yan, sayang lang oras mo.