Mangasiwa (en. To manage)

maŋgaˈsiwa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb representing the act of managing or overseeing.
He will manage the project of their school.
Siya ay mangasiwa sa proyekto ng kanilang paaralan.
Giving direction or guidance to others.
The company needs someone to oversee its employees.
Kailangan ng kumpanya ng isang tao na mangasiwa sa mga empleyado nito.
Monitoring a process or activity.
Their group will oversee all activities of the event.
Ang kanilang grupo ay mangasiwa sa lahat ng mga aktibidad ng event.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'gasiwa' which means to manage or oversee.

Common Phrases and Expressions

manage a project
Oversight of a project or task.
mangasiwa ng proyekto
oversee people
Management or care of people.
mangasiwa sa mga tao

Related Words

management
The process of organizing and making decisions in a group or project.
pamamahala
supervisor
A person with the duty and responsibility of overseeing others.
superbisor

Slang Meanings

To make decisions or do things without considering the opinions of others.
He's really dominating the group, seems like he doesn't know how to listen.
Grabe siya mangasiwa sa grupo, parang hindi marunong makinig.
Always in control as if he/she is the boss.
He/she always has to take charge in every conversation, it's so annoying!
Lagi siyang mangasiwa sa lahat ng usapan, nakakainis na!
To disregard others in pursuing what one wants without mercy.
No one can stop him/her from taking control, even if it's wrong.
Walang nakakapigil sa kanya mangasiwa, kahit na mali na.