Galanggalangan (en. Hesitant)

ga-lang-galangan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows doubt or uncertainty.
He is hesitant about his future decisions.
Siya'y galanggalangan sa kanyang desisyon sa hinaharap.
Having hesitation or taking time before acting.
His hesitant actions caused delays in the project.
Ang galanggalangang pagkilos niya ay nagdulot ng pagkaabala sa proyekto.
Suggests a lack of courage or confidence.
He is caught up in hesitance regarding his ideas.
Abala siya sa galanggalangan sa kanyang mga ideya.

Etymology

Meaning an adjective that describes an uncertain action or quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hesitant action
Action filled with doubt or not directly true.
galanggalang na pagkilos

Related Words

doubt
A state of uncertainty or lack of clarity.
pagdududa

Slang Meanings

a unique being or personality
She's really something, galanggalangan! No one has a style like hers.
Siya talaga, galanggalangan! Walang katulad ang style niya.
when someone does something weird or out of the ordinary
Wow, the kids are really being galanggalangan nowadays, just doing all sorts of odd things!
Grabe, ang galanggalangan ng mga bata ngayon, puro kakaibang gawi!
a gathering of people who like the unusual
In our group, we're galanggalangan, always up to something new and unique.
Dito sa aming grupo, galanggalangan kami, laging may bago at kakaiba.