Pagibo (en. To engage in)

/paˈɡibo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action or process of doing.
The engagement in the project started last month.
Ang pagibo ng proyekto ay nagsimula noong nakaraang buwan.
View related to an activity.
Engaging in sports helps with health.
Ang pagibo sa mga sports ay nakakatulong sa kalusugan.
The result of an initiative or step.
The enactment of the law was approved by congress.
Ang pagibo ng batas ay naaprubahan ng kongreso.

Etymology

from the word 'gibo' meaning 'to do' or 'activity'

Common Phrases and Expressions

engagement in subjects
The process of teaching and learning subjects.
pagibo ng mga asignatura
engagement in a project
The activity aimed at completing a project.
pagibo ng proyekto

Related Words

community work
Activities conducted for the benefit of the community.
gawaing bayan

Slang Meanings

work or effort that is done out of your way
Wow, you're doing so much work at home, it's like you've been cleaning the floor all day!
Grabe, ang dami mong pagibo sa bahay, para kang naglilinis ng sahig sa buong araw!
extra effort for a person or thing
Come on, don't put too much effort into the payment we've agreed upon!
Tara na, huwag mo na masyadong pagibuhin ang bayad sa napagkasunduan natin!
things done for other people
This is called 'pagibo' because everything you're doing here is for our group project!
Tawag dito, 'pagibo' kasi lahat ng ginagawa mo dito, para sa group project natin!