Magbalag (en. To prorogue)

/maɡbaˈlaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb indicating the action of changing the date of a meeting.

Let's reschedule the meeting for next week.

Magbalag tayo ng pulong sa susunod na linggo.

To postpone or stop an action for a set period.

We had to suspend our project due to bad weather.

Kinailangan nating magbalag ng aming proyekto dahil sa masamang panahon.

from the root word 'balag'

reschedule

to make changes to the schedule

magbalag ng oras

meeting

Refers to an event or occurrence that is scheduled to take place.

balag

to pretend to be together

It seems like they're just magbalag in front of people, but they're not really close.

Parang magbalag lang sila sa harap ng mga tao, pero hindi naman talaga sila close.

to set up a show or act

You guys magbalag at the party, so everyone looks like they're having fun.

Magbalag kayo sa party, para mukhang masaya ang lahat.

to steal the spotlight

She doesn't want to magbalag with others; she wants to always be the star.

Ayaw niyang magbalag sa iba, gusto niyang siya lagi ang bida.