Galitin (en. To tear)

ga-li-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
It means to act in a way that exacerbates or causes damage.
Do not tease the kids for their mistakes.
Huwag galitin ang mga bata sa kanilang mga pagkakamali.
To harm or cause damage to a thing or situation.
We need to be careful with our words so as not to upset people.
Kailangan mag-ingat sa mga salita upang hindi magalit ang mga tao.
To take actions that provoke annoyance or anger.
Sometimes, we unintentionally annoy other people.
Minsan, hindi natin sinasadyang galitin ang ibang tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't provoke the snake
Don't enter into danger or do things that may anger others.
Huwag galitin ang ahas

Related Words

anger
An emotion expressed through opposition or resistance.
galit

Slang Meanings

To be angry
Just get angry at him, because he's not listening.
Galitin mo na lang siya, kasi hindi siya nakikinig.
Hot-headed
Are you angry? You're really hot-headed!
Galitin ka ba? Ang init ng ulo mo ah!
To explode in anger
Just provoke him, he’ll suddenly explode in anger.
Galitin mo lang siya, bigla na lang siyang nagmumurang sisig.