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    Ligwak (en. Blunder)

    /liɡ.wak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A mistake or failure caused by poor planning.
    His blunder in the exam was due to a lack of preparation.
    Ang kanyang ligwak sa pagsusulit ay sanhi ng kakulangan sa paghahanda.
    An action that was unsuccessful or resulted in an undesirable outcome.
    Due to the failure of his project, it caused delays for the entire group.
    Dahil sa ligwak ng kanyang proyekto, nagdulot ito ng pagkaantala sa buong grupo.
    A mistake in making a decision or action.
    His blunder in choosing the conversation partner led to misunderstandings.
    Ang ligwak niya sa pagpili ng kausap ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.

    Etymology

    Kahulugan ng salitang 'ligwak' ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blunder of blunders
    A serious mistake or blunder.
    ligwak na ligwak
    don't blunder
    A reminder not to make a mistake.
    huwag mag-ligwak

    Related Words

    error
    Refers to a mistake or error.
    mali
    fault
    A mistake or fault.
    sala

    Slang Meanings

    lost opportunity or sale
    I flunked the exam, so I won't be able to pass.
    Naligwak ako sa exam, kaya di na ako makakapasa.
    missed a shot or action
    I missed that basketball shot, it was way off.
    Ligwak yung basketball shot ko, sobrang malayo.
    failure to follow through with plans or projects
    The project fell through again, it still didn't push through.
    Ligwak na naman yung project, hindi pa rin natuloy.
    humiliated or became clumsy
    I messed up in the dance, I made a mistake on the step.
    Ligwak ako sa dance, nagkamali ako sa step.