Linggit (en. Week)
/liŋgit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of time consisting of seven days.
The week usually starts on Monday and ends on Sunday.
Ang linggit ay karaniwang nagsisimula sa Lunes at nagtatapos sa Linggo.
A cycle of time used in calendars.
In work schedules, the week is often used as a basis for working hours.
Sa mga iskedyul ng trabaho, ang linggit ay madalas na ginagamit bilang batayan ng oras ng pagtatrabaho.
Etymology
From the word 'week' meaning week or rest day.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Rest week
A week for people to dedicate time for rest or leisure.
Linggo ng pahinga
Related Words
day
A unit of time equivalent to twenty-four hours.
araw
month
A unit of time consisting of twenty-one days or more, depending on the calendar.
buwan
Slang Meanings
Money or wealth that is of good quality or condition.
His new shoes are only linggit in value but the craftsmanship is beautiful!
Ang bagong sapatos niya, linggit lang ang halaga pero ang ganda ng pagkakagawa!
A happy life filled with joy.
Our days are always linggit when we're with friends.
Laging linggit ang araw namin kapag kasama ang mga kaibigan.