Magalangan (en. To pamper / to spoil)

/maɡaˈlaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do things that increase the worth or takes care of someone.
He often pampers his children to keep them comfortable.
Madalas siyang magalangan sa kanyang mga anak para lagi silang komportable.
To give excessive attention and love to someone.
Grandmothers often pamper their grandchildren.
Ang mga lola ay kadalasang nagagalangan sa kanilang mga apo.
The action of taking care or providing pleasure to another person.
We need to pamper the guests so they feel special.
Kailangan natin magalangan ang mga bisita upang maramdaman nilang espesyal sila.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's pamper each other
To give excessive love or attention to each other.
Magalangan tayo
Does not want to pamper
Does not want to give excessive attention to someone.
Ayaw maging magalangan

Related Words

service
The act of providing service or assistance.
pagsisilbi
care
The act of being attentive or caring for someone or something.
pag-aalaga

Slang Meanings

friends who act like they're in a relationship
They’re just magalangan, but it seems like they’re flirting with each other.
Sila ni Janna, magalangan lang, pero parang naghuhunti na sa isa't isa.
joking about their feelings
That’s why they’re magalangan, because they always joke about their feelings.
Kaya sila magalangan, kasi lagi na lang nilang binibiro ang nararamdaman nila.
flirting that's not serious
Their magalangan is fun, but it’s not serious yet.
Yung magalangan nila, ang saya, pero di pa seryoso.