Magalila (en. To be meticulous)
/ma.ga.'li.la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of being careful and precise in doing something.
He is meticulous in his tasks so that no time is wasted.
Magalila siya sa kanyang mga gawain upang walang masayang oras.
A way of performing that aims to achieve high quality.
You need to be meticulous in your project to meet expectations.
Kailangan mong magalila sa iyong proyekto para makamit ang mga inaasahan.
Etymology
Not specifically traced
Common Phrases and Expressions
meticulous about the details
to be critical of the details of something
magalila sa detalye
Related Words
careful
Meaning to be careful or cautious in every action.
maingat
exact
Being accurate or correct in action or explanation.
tumpak
Slang Meanings
just chilling or relaxing
Let's just chill at home later.
Magalila lang tayo sa bahay mamaya.
not doing anything
I'm so just hanging around today, I have no classes.
Sobrang magalila ko ngayon, wala akong pasok.
to rest
You really need to chill to recover.
Kailangan mo talaga magalila para makabawi.