Laglag (en. Fall)

/laglag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To begin to be free from hold or possession.
Leaves fell from the tree.
Naglaglag siya ng mga dahon mula sa puno.
To assist in expressing removal from a position or a fall.
His defeat caused his drop in position in the competition.
Ang kanyang talo ay naging dahilan ng laglag ng kanyang posisyon sa kumpetisyon.
To lose or not reach the previous level.
His score fell to a low level due to incorrect answers.
Ang kanyang marka ay naglaglag sa mababang antas dahil sa maling sagot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shoulders have fallen
sacrificed or suffered greatly.
laglag ang balikat

Related Words

place of falling
A place or situation where there are falls or losses of things.
laglagan

Slang Meanings

Fell down
He fell down on the street while walking.
Naglaglag siya sa kalsada habang naglalakad.
To spill secrets or gossip
You dropped a secret about him, don’t you know that’s not allowed?
Laglag ka sa kanya, hindi mo ba alam na bawal 'yon?
To litter or cause damage
He littered trash around.
Naglaglag siya ng mga basura sa paligid.
Lost position or job
He got laid off from his job due to poor performance.
Naglaglag siya sa trabaho dahil sa hindi magandang performance.