Magbilanggo (en. To imprison)

mag-bee-lang-go

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of putting a person in prison.
They will imprison criminals captured by the police.
Magbilanggo sila ng mga kriminal na nahuli ng pulis.
The process of securing a person under the law within a prison.
Under the new law, there are stricter reasons for imprisonment.
Sa ilalim ng bagong batas, mas mahigpit ang mga dahilan para sa magbilanggo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to imprison for crimes
the act of confining a person due to wrongdoing against the law
magbilanggo sa mga krimen

Related Words

prisoner
A person who is imprisoned or under confinement.
bilanggo
prison
A place where prisoners are kept.
kulungan

Slang Meanings

to be real
Enough with the drama, let's be real.
Tama na ang mga drama, magbilanggo na tayo.
to be true to oneself
Be true to yourself! You know you're not happy in that relationship.
Magbilanggo ka na! Alam mong hindi ka masaya sa relasyon na 'yan.
to face the situation honestly
Sometimes you have to face the situation honestly to know the right decision.
Minsan kailangan mong magbilanggo sa sitwasyon para malaman ang tamang desisyon.