Lingkag (en. Margin)

/liŋ.kag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The space on the edge of a page or object.

There should be a margin on each page drawn to make the book look neat.

Dapat may lingkag sa bawat pahinang ginuguhitan upang magmukhang maayos ang libro.

The distance from the edge to the top or bottom.

A proper margin is needed to get the right dimensions of the image.

Kailangan ng tamang lingkag upang makuha ang tamang sukat ng larawan.

From the root word 'lingkod'.

small margin

A small space around an object.

maliit na lingkag

page

A piece of paper or a part of a book.

pahina

Drinking alcohol without thinking

They are at a party, just drinking carelessly, not thinking about the consequences.

Nasa isang party sila, puro lingkag lang sila, wala nang pakialam sa mangyayari.

Without restraint

The kids today are like just going wild on gadgets, never stopping.

Ang mga bata ngayon, parang lingkag na lang sa mga gadget, wala nang tigil.

Doing things recklessly

I hope they’re not too reckless when going out, it’s dangerous.

Sana hindi sila masyadong lingkag sa paglabas, delikado.