Alugin (en. Shake)

a-lu-gin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or act of shaking or moving.

Shake the box to remove the dust.

Alugin mo ang kahon para matanggal ang alikabok.

The movement of something from one place to another.

Shake the tree to make the fruits fall.

Alugin ang puno upang mahulog ang mga bunga.

A way to express motion or action.

Shake the hand to express a greeting.

Alugin ang kamay upang magpahayag ng pagbati.

From Latin word 'agere' meaning 'to do or move'.

Shake the mind

Convey confusion or doubt.

Alugin ang isip

sway

A form of movement that usually involves a swinging motion.

ugoy

open your mind or think about something more deeply

Shake up your brain, you might come up with a new idea!

Alugin mo ang utak mo, baka may pumasok na bagong ideya!

make it lively or energize

Shake up this party, everyone looks like they're about to sleep!

Alugin mo naman ang party na 'to, mukhang nakakatulog na lahat!

to be shocked or to panic

When she saw her crush suddenly arrive, she shook with fright!

Nang makita niya ang biglang pagdating ng kanyang crush, alugin siya sa sobrang takot!