Aglahiin (en. To harden)
ag-la-heen
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To cause something to harden or become rigid.
Because of the cold weather, harden the clay to make it stronger.
Dahil sa malamig na panahon, aglahiin mo ang luad upang maging mas matibay ito.
To make or enforce a tougher state or condition.
We must harden our policies to maintain order.
Dapat nating aglahiin ang ating mga patakaran upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.
Etymology
It originates from the root word 'gahi' meaning hard or difficult.
Common Phrases and Expressions
harden the mind
Involves more determination or effort.
aglahiin ang isip
Related Words
hard
Refers to a tough or difficult state or condition.
gahi
Slang Meanings
Teasing or fighting for no reason.
Don't tease Mark, there's no reason for him to get angry.
Huwag mo nang aglahiin si Mark, wala namang dahilan para magalit siya.
Giving a negative comment or insult.
Sometimes he just teases his friends with that joke.
Minsan aglahiin na lang niya yung mga kaibigan niya sa joke na iyon.