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    Lumigalig (en. To sway)

    loo-mee-gah-leeg

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of moving or shaking the body.
    The trees swayed as the storm approached.
    Ang mga puno ay lumigalig habang bumabagyo.
    The change of position from one place to another.
    He swayed from one chair to another.
    Siya ay lumigalig mula sa isang upuan patungo sa isa pang upuan.
    Performing an action that shows chaos or lack of steadiness.
    People swayed around his body aimlessly.
    Ang mga tao ay lumigalig sa paligid ng kanyang katawan nang walang direksyon.

    Etymology

    from the root 'galig' meaning 'to move' or 'to shift.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swaying in the wind
    to shake or move due to the wind.
    lumigalig sa hangin

    Related Words

    galig
    Root meaning 'to move' or 'to change position.'
    galig

    Slang Meanings

    Confused or startled.
    I feel bewildered by the amount of things happening.
    Parang lumigalig ako sa dami ng nangyayari.
    Worrying or overreacting in a situation.
    Don't be so worked up, let's just chill.
    Huwag kang lumigalig, chill lang tayo.