Magbulanglang (en. To cry joyfully)

/maɡˈbʊlaŋlaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to crying or shedding tears due to extreme happiness.
She cried joyfully upon receiving the long-desired award.
Magbulanglang siya sa kanyang pagdapo ng parangal na hinahangad na matagal na.
An action that demonstrates overwhelming emotions, often associated with joy.
She cried joyfully at her best friend's wedding.
Nagmagbulanglang siya sa kasal ng kanyang matalik na kaibigan.
Indicates uncontrollable emotions brought about by good news.
She cried joyfully when she learned she was going to be a mother.
Magbulanglang siya nang malaman niyang siya ay magiging ina.

Etymology

From the word 'bulanglang' which means 'to cry joyfully'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Shaking with joy
A state of extreme happiness that induces a physical reaction.
Manginginig sa saya
Crying out of joy
Crying caused by extreme happiness or delight.
Umiiyak sa tuwa

Related Words

bulanglang
The root word of 'magbulanglang' referring to crying joyfully.
bulanglang
aluin
A word that indicates comfort and crying with joy.
aluin

Slang Meanings

To give more information or details.
Why don’t you magbulanglang me about what happened?
Bakit di mo ako magbulanglang tungkol sa nangyari?
To talk too much, often about trivial things.
Stop the magbulanglang, no one is listening to you.
Tumigil ka na sa pagkabulanglang, wala namang nakikinig sa'yo.