Lunggati (en. To drift)

/luŋˈɡati/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
an action that describes movement in water or air
The boat drifts in the river with strong currents.
Ang bangka ay lunggati sa ilog na may malalakas na agos.
to let something happen unintentionally
His mind drifts into memories of the past.
Ang kanyang isip ay lunggati sa mga alaala ng nakaraan.

Etymology

Hindi tiyak

Common Phrases and Expressions

drift in the waves
to flow or move as if in the waves
lunggati sa alon

Related Words

float
an action similar to drifting, often used in movement in water
lumutang

Slang Meanings

To do something that perfectly fits the situation.
Make the most of it so we won't have a hard time.
Lunggati mo na 'yan, para hindi na tayo mahirapan.
An upward movement or change in a situation.
I hope everything will go well so life is happy.
Sana lahat ng bagay ay lunggati para masaya ang buhay.
To stand strong or fight against life's challenges.
You really need to push through these challenges.
Kailangan mo talagang lunggati sa mga pagsubok na ito.