Mabulagan (en. Blind)

/mabulaɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who cannot see.
The blind requires special attention to their needs.
Ang mabulagan ay nangangailangan ng espesyal na atensyon sa kanyang mga pangangailangan.
verb
The condition of being unable to see.
He began to go blind after the accident.
Nagsimula siyang mabulagan matapos ang aksidente.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bulag' which means unable to see. The prefix 'ma-' indicates a condition or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blind in heart
Unable to see feelings or truths in a situation.
mabulagan sa puso

Related Words

blind
A common term for an individual who cannot see.
bulag

Slang Meanings

overwhelmed
The event was something else; I was really overwhelmed by the beauty of the place!
Kakaiba yung event, sobrang mabulagan ako sa ganda ng lugar!
surprised
I was surprised by his sudden entry into the room.
Mabulagan ako sa biglaang pagpasok niya sa kwarto.
freaking out
Because of the news, I feel like I'm freaking out from what other people are saying.
Dahil sa mga balita, parang mabulagan na ako sa mga sinasabi ng ibang tao.