Mapagaan (en. Lighten)

ma-pa-gaan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make something light.
The new strategy helped to lighten their burden.
Nakatulong ang bagong estratehiya upang mapagaan ang kanilang pasanin.
To lessen the weight of feelings or burdens.
The good news gave him a chance to lighten his mind.
Ang magandang balita ay nakapagbigay sa kanya ng pagkakataon upang mapagaan ang kanyang isip.
To make a task or situation easier.
The new equipment will help lighten the work process.
Ang mga bagong kagamitan ay makakatulong upang mapagaan ang proseso ng trabaho.

Etymology

from the word 'pagaan' meaning to make light

Common Phrases and Expressions

lighten the heart
reduction of excessive worry or emotional burden
mapagaan ang loob

Related Words

light
the opposite of heavy or difficult.
magaan
lightening
the process of lightening or making easy.
pagaan

Slang Meanings

light or no weight
Once the project is done, I’ll feel so relieved.
Pag natapos na ang project, sobrang mapagaan na ang pakiramdam ko.
to be chill or relax
I need a day to unwind; I just want to rest.
Kailangan ko ng araw na mapagaan, gusto ko lang magpahinga.
to feel happy or to clear the mind
Sometimes you really need some outings to lighten up your mood.
Minsan kailangan talaga ng mga gimik para mapagaan ang mood.