Magdalangtao (en. Troublemaker)
/mag-da-lang-tao/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who causes chaos or disturbance.
He is a troublemaker at school who always interferes in others' conversations.
Siya ay isang magdalangtao sa paaralan na laging nakikialam sa usapan ng ibang estudyante.
An individual who likes to meddle in the lives of others.
I don't like troublemakers; it's better if they just stay quiet.
Hindi ko gusto ang mga magdalangtao, mas mabuti pang tahimik na lang sila.
A person who is always the cause of conflict or quarrel.
His arrival seems to have led to troublemakers in the group.
Ang kanyang pagdating ay tila nagbigay-daan sa mga magdalangtao sa grupo.
Etymology
From the root word 'dalangtao' which means 'to be a disruptive person'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
troublemaker on the street
A person who always causes disturbances to those around.
magdalangtao sa kalsada
to be a troublemaker
To cause chaos or meddle.
maging magdalangtao
Related Words
chaos
Primary or common disturbance.
gulo
conflict
Dispute or misunderstanding between people.
alitan
Slang Meanings
Initiator
She is the initiator of the income in our startup project.
Sya ang magdalangtao sa mga kita sa startup project namin.
Leader
We need a leader in this team for making decisions.
Kailangan natin ng magdalangtao sa team na ito para sa mga desisyon.
Pioneer
She is the pioneer of the new trend in fashion here.
Siya ang magdalangtao ng bagong trend sa fashion dito.