Magalala (en. To worry)

ma-ga-la-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the act of worrying or being preoccupied.
Don't worry, I'm here for you.
Huwag kang magalala, narito ako para sa iyo.
Having fear or concern about a situation or person.
She will worry when she doesn't receive news from her child.
Magalala siya kapag hindi siya nakatanggap ng balita mula sa kanyang anak.
A common feeling that results from uncertain events.
Parents often worry about their children's condition.
Ang mga magulang ay madalas na nagalala sa kalagayan ng kanilang mga anak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't worry
A reminder not to worry or be anxious.
Wag kang magalala
I am worried
Expression of concern about something or someone.
Nag-aalala ako

Related Words

to remember
The act of recalling or thinking of something from the past.
alalahanin
peace
The state of being free from worry or anxiety.
kapayapaan

Slang Meanings

to worry about what will happen
Don't worry, we can handle this!
Wag ka nang magalala, kayang kaya natin to!
to be overly worried
You always worry even about small things.
Lagi kang magalala kahit sa mga maliliit na bagay.
to stress out
I'm worried about my exam tomorrow, I'm starting to stress out.
Nag-aalala ako sa exam ko bukas, nagiging stress out na ako.