Mapigura (en. To shape)
ma-pi-gu-ra
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Giving shape or form to a thing.
Shape the ball of clay in her hands.
Mapigura ang lupon ng luwad sa kanyang mga kamay.
Organizing an idea or concept to make it clearer.
He tried to shape his views into a short speech.
Sinubukan niyang mapigura ang kanyang mga pananaw sa isang maikling talumpati.
Building or creating something from simple materials.
It's fun to shape a toy from a sheet of paper.
Nakakatuwang mapigura ang isang laruan mula sa rehimeng papel.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'pigura' meaning 'shape' or 'form'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to shape our destiny
The effort to change our future.
mapigura ang ating kapalaran
Related Words
figure
The shape or form of an object.
pigura
training
The process of shaping and enhancing ability or skill.
pagsasanay
Slang Meanings
To join in or enter the scene.
When Sam found out that there was a commotion, he mapigura'd at the party to find out what happened.
Nang malaman ni Sam na may nangyaring gulo, nag-mapigura siya sa party para malaman kung ano ang nangyari.
To be part of a situation or opportunity.
We mapigura'd in the game even though we didn't have a definite plan yet.
Nag-mapigura kami sa laro kahit na wala pa kaming tiyak na plano.