Pagurin (en. Exert)

pah-goo-rin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of tiring or striving oneself in doing something.
Exert yourself to achieve your dreams.
Pagurian mo ang iyong sarili upang makamit ang iyong mga pangarap.
The action of being tired due to theoretical or practical training.
We need to exert ourselves for the upcoming competition.
Kailangan nating pagurin ang ating mga sarili para sa darating na paligsahan.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'guro' which means 'to exert effort' or 'to strive.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Exert oneself
Striving to give more energy and time to a task.
Paguran ang sarili

Related Words

fatigue
The state of being tired due to excessive use of physical or mental energy.
pagod
striving
The act of making an effort or striving to achieve a goal.
pagsusumikap

Slang Meanings

to make it hard
The exam was tough, it really made me struggle thinking!
Ang hirap ng exam, talagang pagurin ako sa kakaisip!
exhausted
I'm so tired from work, I just want to sleep!
Pagurin na ako sa trabaho, gusto ko na lang matulog!
getting tired
My coworker always gets tired in the meetings!
Katrabaho ko, lagi na lang napapagod sa mga meetings!