Mabulag (en. Blindfolded)
/maɡuˈlaɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the ability to become blind.
He is being blinded due to severe eye pain.
Siya ay nababulag dahil sa masakit na sakit sa mata.
A condition that makes it hard for a person to see things.
The intense sunlight causes people to be blinded.
Ang matinding sikat ng araw ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkakabulag ng mga tao.
The loss of insight or knowledge about something.
Pride blinds him to the truth.
Ang pagmamalaki ay nagiging dahilan ng kanyang pagkabulag sa katotohanan.
Etymology
The term 'mabulag' comes from the root word 'bulag' meaning 'blind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blinded by love
Being deeply involved with someone that leads to a loss of logical reasoning.
mabulag sa pag-ibig
Related Words
blindness
A term referring to a type of blindness caused by an accident or injury.
bungo
foolish
Having a lack of knowledge that causes a person to be blinded to reality.
tanga
Slang Meanings
depressed or alienated
I noticed Jessa was depressed and alienated from her friend.
Napansin ko si Jessa na mabulag sa galit sa kanyang kaibigan.
confused or unable to keep up
There was so much information, I felt confused during the discussions earlier.
Sobrang daming impormasyon, parang ako mabulag sa discussions kanina.
shocked or surprised
Wow, I was shocked when she said she wasn't going home!
Grabe, mabulag ako sa sinabi niyang hindi siya uuwi!