Alilgin (en. To amuse)

/alilɪɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of entertaining or making someone happy.
His jokes amuse the children.
Ang kanyang mga biro ay alilgin sa mga bata.
The act of giving pleasure or joy.
He chose to amuse himself with entertaining games.
Pinili niya na alilgin ang kanyang sarili sa mga aliw na laro.
The act of creating joy during an occasion.
We need to amuse the guests at the wedding.
Kailangan nating alilgin ang mga bisita sa kasal.

Etymology

Referring to actions of joy or happiness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Amuse oneself
Provide joy or entertainment to oneself.
Alilgin ang sarili
Entertain people
Provide joy to others.
Mag-alilgin ng mga tao

Related Words

delight
The state of happiness or joy.
aliw
joy
The feeling of happiness or delight.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

Doing things that do not help the situation.
Don't lie around; we need a proper solution here.
Huwag kang mag-alilgin, kailangan natin ng maayos na solusyon dito.
Lying or dishonesty.
No wonder he couldn't show any evidence, because everything he said was just a lie.
Kaya pala wala siyang maipakitang ebidensya, kasi alilgin lang ang lahat ng sinasabi niya.
Speaking falsehoods to make oneself seem right.
He might just be lying about the accusations against him; you never know what the truth is.
Baka alilgin na lang ang mga akusasyon niya sa kanya, hindi mo alam kung anong totoo.