Magagpang (en. To crawl)

/ma.gaŋ.pang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form indicating an action of finding a path or moving forward.
The child is crawling on the floor while playing.
Nagagapang ang bata sa sahig habang naglalaro.
Common action of animals or humans reaching a place by crawling.
The snake is crawling on the ground.
Ang ahas ay nagagapang sa lupa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'gapang' meaning to create a path or to move forward through actions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crawling on the ground
refers to an action of moving by crawling on the ground.
nagagapang sa lupa

Related Words

crawl
Root word referring to the action of moving or walking by crawling.
gapang

Slang Meanings

Ambushing or removing someone from their position
Even now, they are already planning to ambush him to talk to him immediately.
Ngayon pa lang, magagpang na sila para makausap siya agad.
To scatter or create chaos
When your friends are around, you can be sure that everything will get chaotic!
Kapag nandiyan ang barkada mo, siguradong magagpang ang lahat!
To pretend to be someone else
He said he will just pretend and that he is not really who he is.
Sabi niya, magagpang lang siya at hindi siya talaga si siya.