Magdalaga (en. Maiden)

/maɡdaˈlaɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A girl in the stage of youth who is not yet married.
She is a maiden full of dreams.
Siya ay isang magdalaga na puno ng pangarap.
A woman who has started her own life, not depending on others.
She is known as a maiden with her own business.
Kilala siya bilang isang magdalaga na may sariling negosyo.
A symbol of purity and innocence.
In their culture, the maiden is considered a symbol of purity.
Sa kanilang kultura, ang magdalaga ay itinuturing na simbolo ng kadalisayan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maiden of thought
A situation where a woman matures in her thinking.
magdalaga ng isip

Related Words

damsel
A term used for a maiden often found in stories or poems.
damsel

Slang Meanings

big-breasted
Wow, she's like a young woman now because her breasts are so big!
Grabe siya, parang magdalaga na kasi ang laki ng dibdib!
of dating age
Wow, Ana has grown up; she looks ready to start dating!
Aba, nagdalaga na si Ana, mukhang ready na para makipag-date!
becoming shy and reserved as a young woman
She's still young, but she acts like a young woman, although she seems shy.
Bata pa 'yan, may dalaga na, pero parang nahihiya pa siya.