Langawin (en. Wander)
/laŋˈaw.in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A movement of wandering or walking in different directions.
Wandering in the forest provides a new perspective on the beauty of nature.
Ang langawin sa kagubatan ay nagbibigay ng bagong pananaw sa ganda ng kalikasan.
verb
The act of leaving one place to travel or explore another place.
He decided to wander to the town to meet the people there.
Nagpasya siyang langawin sa bayan upang makilala ang mga tao roon.
Etymology
From the root word 'langa' meaning to move or transfer.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wander around
To travel or roam around a place.
langawin sa paligid
Related Words
travel
A process of moving from one place to another.
paglalakbay
exploration
The act of discovering or studying another place or things.
pagsasaliksik
Slang Meanings
To speak in an exaggerated or foolish manner.
Don't langawin in front of people, they might think you have no manners.
Huwag kang mag-langawin sa harap ng mga tao, baka isipin nilang wala kang modo.
To become flat or appear useless.
What you're saying is just langawin, it doesn't make sense.
Yung mga sinasabi mo, parang langawin lang, walang kabuluhan.
To act as if out of one's mind or only in one's thoughts.
Everything has happened, yet you still langawin.
Nangyari na ang lahat, pero nag-langawin ka pa rin.