Magalingin (en. Good)

ma-ga-lin-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a high level of ability or skill.
He is a great math teacher.
Siya ay isang magalingin na guro sa matematika.
Skilled and effective in a specific task.
The excellent doctor was able to heal her patient.
Ang magalingin na manggagamot ay nakapagpagaling sa kanyang pasyente.
Recognized for attention to detail and correct actions.
The talented artist has a unique style in her creations.
Ang magalingin na artista ay may natatanging istilo sa kanyang mga likha.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'magaling', describing capability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good person
A person with high capability or kindness.
magaling na tao
good at his/her job
High quality of performance in a specific task.
magaling sa kanyang trabaho

Related Words

talent
A natural ability or skill in a particular field.
talento
skill
Ability gained through training or experience.
kasanayan

Slang Meanings

that's right, that's great
He's really good at basketball, always MVP!
Sobrang magalingin siya sa basketball, laging MVP!
super great
Our teacher in math is really good, the lessons are so easy!
Ang galingin talaga ng teacher namin sa math, ang dali ng mga lessons!
the best of the best
Your album is great! So many catchy songs.
Yung album niyo, magalingin! Ang daming catchy na kanta.