Mabulagta (en. To be blind)

/ma-bu-lag-ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The condition of being unable to see or losing sight.
He became blind after the car accident.
Siya ay mabulagta pagkatapos ng aksidente sa sasakyan.
A state of deliberate or accidental loss of sight for any reason.
He became blind due to diabetes.
Naging mabulagta siya dahil sa sakit na diabetes.
Description of a person who cannot see.
There are many blind people on the streets.
Maraming mabulagta na tao sa mga kalye.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bulag' meaning unable to see.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blind to the world
without knowledge or awareness of the surroundings.
mabulagta sa mundo

Related Words

blind
A person who cannot see or has a vision impairment.
bulag
livelihood
A related term that refers to people with disabilities.
pangkabuhayan

Slang Meanings

fell down
He fell down against the wall while playing.
Bumagsak siya sa pader habang naglalaro.
paralyzed
He was paralyzed with fear when he saw the ghost.
Naparalisa siya sa sobrang takot nang makita ang multo.
lost consciousness
Juan lost consciousness in the middle of the fight.
Nawalan ng malay si Juan sa gitna ng laban.