Mag-aral (en. Study)
/maɡˈa.ʁal/
Slang Meanings
to be smart
I hope you start to be smart in your studies.
Sana magpaka-matalino ka na sa pag-aaral mo.
to strive hard
You really need to strive hard in studying if you don’t want to fail.
Kailangan mo talagang pagsikapan ang mag-aral kung gusto mong bumagsak.
study hard
You better study hard because the exams are coming!
Study hard ka na kasi malapit na ang exams!
to hit the books
You need to hit the books to learn.
Kailangan mo nang kumabog sa libro para matuto.