Gawin

Gawin is a Filipino verb meaning "to do" or "to make." It functions as the infinitive or base form of the root verb gawa and is widely used in everyday speech to indicate the performance or creation of an action or object. In Filipino, gawin appears in various forms through aspect markers and affixes to express different tenses and voices.

Common forms include gagawin (future or something that will be done), ginagawa (present progressive or ongoing action), and ginawa (past or completed action). The infinitive gawin also occurs in clauses that express obligation or general statements, such as dapat gawin (should be done) or hindi gawin (not to do). The verb can appear in imperative constructions as well, for example Gawin mo ito, meaning "Do this" or "Just do it."

Usage notes: Gawin is highly versatile and appears in both plain statements and idiomatic expressions. It often connotes not only performing an action but also producing or creating results. Its auxiliary forms are essential in tagging time, intention, or obligation, making it one of the most frequently used verbs in Tagalog grammar. The distinction between gawin and other related forms (such as gawin pa, gagawin, ginagawa) helps speakers navigate nuances of immediacy, intent, and aspect.

Examples:

- Gagawin ko ito. (I will do this.)

- Ginagawa niya ang kanyang takdang-aralin ngayon. (She is doing her assignment right now.)

- Ginawa niya ang trabaho. (He/She did the work.)

- Dapat gawin ito ngayon. (This should be done now.)

- Gawin mo na! (Just do it.)

See also: Tagalog grammar, Filipino language, gawa, and related verb forms.