Masa (en. Mass)

mah-sah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large group of people with common behavior or welfare.
The masses gathered to express their sentiments.
Ang masa ay nagtipon-tipon upang ipahayag ang kanilang saloobin.
A physical substance or material with a specific volume and weight.
The mass of water in the bucket reached five kilos.
Ang masa ng tubig sa balde ay umabot sa limang kilo.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

the masses
people in a large group
mga masa
voice of the masses
sentiment or opinion of the majority
boses ng masa

Related Words

democracy
A system of government where power comes from the majority of people.
demokrasya

Slang Meanings

massage (manual massage)
I feel like I need a massage, my work is tiring.
Parang gusto ko na ng masa, nakakapagod ang work ko.
tasty (delicious)
The food they cook at home is super tasty.
Ang masa ng lutong bahay nila, sobra siyang masarap.
mass (as in gathering)
Are you going to the gathering tomorrow? It sounds fun!
Pupunta ka ba sa masa bukas? Mukhang fun!