Ligaligin (en. To trouble)

/li.gali.gin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing disturbance or worry.
The noise outside troubled her mind.
Ang ingay sa labas ay nagligaligin sa kanyang isip.
An action that causes concern or anxiety.
The situation at school troubled the students.
Ang sitwasyon sa paaralan ay nagligaligin sa mga estudyante.
To instill fear or apprehension in someone.
He troubled his parents with his decisions.
Nagligaligin siya sa kanyang magulang sa kanyang mga desisyon.

Etymology

derived from the word 'ligalig' meaning disturbance or worry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

worry
to feel troubled or anxious
pag-aalala

Related Words

disturbance
The state of breaking the silence or quiet environment.
ligalig
care
Taking care of someone to avoid trouble.
alaga

Slang Meanings

Smoking or lighting a cigarette.
Don't go out, I'll just ligaligin here.
Huwag ka nang lumabas, magliligaligin lang ako dito.
Due to nervousness or worry, often associated with teenagers.
I'm waiting for the exam results, I'm ligaligin from too much nervousness.
Naghihintay ako sa resulta ng exam, ligaligin ako sa sobrang nerbiyos.