Magalinlangan (en. Hesitation)

/maɡalinlaŋɡan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
the action of doubting or hesitating.
He hesitated before trying to answer the question.
Nagalinlangan siya bago siya nagtangkang sumagot sa tanong.

Etymology

from the word 'alinlangan' meaning doubt

Common Phrases and Expressions

hesitation in decision
doubt about making the right decision
magalinlangan sa desisyon

Related Words

doubt
the state of being unsure.
alinlangan
fear
fear or concern that something bad might happen.
pangamba

Slang Meanings

not to hesitate
Because of his doubts, he didn't proceed with applying for the job.
Dahil sa kanyang magalinlangan, hindi siya natuloy sa pag-apply sa trabaho.
regret
He always has doubts about the decisions he made in the past.
Palagi siyang may magalinlangan sa mga desisyon niyang ginawa sa nakaraan.
nervousness
Because of the uncertainty, he feels nervous about facing them.
Dahil sa magalinlangan, parang may kaba siyang nararamdaman sa pagharap sa kanila.