Kalagin (en. Listen)

/kaˈlaɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of listening or receiving sound.
Having kalagin in music brings joy to the heart.
Ang pagkakaroon ng kalagin sa mga musika ay nagbibigay saya sa puso.
The act of paying attention to what others are saying.
Kalagin is important in conversations to understand the perspectives of others.
Mahalaga ang kalagin sa usapan upang maunawaan ang mga pananaw ng iba.

Etymology

From the root word 'lagi' meaning continuous or regularly happening.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Listen to the music
Listen to the music attentively.
Kalagin ang musika
Listen to what is being said
Interpreting what a person is saying.
Kalagin ang sinasabi

Related Words

listening
The process of receiving and understanding sound.
pakikinig
translation
The act of converting one language or sound to another.
salin

Slang Meanings

To speak or act as if you have the right over others.
Wow, Ana is acting like she's the boss here, that's so kalagin!
Grabe naman si Ana, parang siya na ang boss dito, kalagin ang dating!
To be tough or arrogant in dealing with others.
Don't be kalagin to him, there's nothing wrong in asking for help.
Huwag maging kalagin sa kanya, walang masama sa paghingi ng tulong.