Nagagayakan (en. Decorating)

/naɡaɡajaˈkan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of beautifying or arranging something.
They are decorating the ballroom for the wedding.
Nagagayakan sila ng ballroom para sa kasal.
The process of adding decorations to a place.
People are decorating the lights for the festival.
Nagagayakan ng mga ilaw ang mga tao sa piyesta.
Performing actions to make a location more attractive.
The students are decorating their classroom for parents' day.
Nagagayakan ang mga mag-aaral ng kanilang silid-aralan para sa araw ng mga magulang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

decorating the house
performing decoration in the house
nagagayakan ng bahay
decorating for an occasion
preparing decorations for a special event
nagagayakan para sa okasyon

Related Words

wedding
A ceremony that unites two people in legal union.
kasal
festival
A celebration often marked by food and decorations.
piyesta

Slang Meanings

shopping for clothes or accessories
We're getting dressed up now because there's a party later.
Nagagayakan kami ngayon kasi may party mamaya.
fixing oneself or appearance
She's been getting ready for a while, maybe she wants to get noticed.
Matagal na siyang nagagayakan, siguro gusto nyang pumansin.
dressing up or beautifying
I need to get dressed up before we leave.
Kailangan ko munang magagayakan bago tayo umalis.