Paggawa (en. Making)
pah-ga-wah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Making is the process of creating or producing something.
The making of the house took many months.
Ang paggawa ng bahay ay tumagal ng maraming buwan.
Making can refer to the action taken to achieve a goal.
The doing of assignments is essential for students.
Ang paggawa ng mga takdang-aralin ay mahalaga para sa mga estudyante.
Etymology
Spanish origin, derived from the word 'gawa' meaning 'to make' or 'to do'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
project making
the process of working on a special task or project.
paggawa ng proyekto
making things
the action of creating or producing different items.
paggawa ng mga bagay
Related Words
work
a term that refers to the specific result of the making process.
gawa
Slang Meanings
making or doing something, often related to work or a project
There are so many things that need to be done for our project!
Ang dami ng mga bagay na kailangan gawin sa proyekto natin!
carrying out an activity, often to signify effort
Doing assignments is necessary for a good grade.
Ang paggawa ng mga assignments ay kailangan para sa magandang grade.
act of creating or constructing something, often used in a casual context
She is so quick at making crafts!
Ang bilis niya sa paggawa ng mga crafts!
a task or work that needs to be finished
I don’t want to do homework anymore, it’s so boring!
Ayoko na sa paggawa ng homework, nakaka-bore!