Magkailangan (en. To need)

/maɡ.kaiˈla.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that means there is a need for something.

We need to require help on the project.

Kailangan nating magkailangan ng tulong sa proyekto.

Expresses a need for a person or thing.

We will need more time to finish everything.

Magkailangan tayo ng mas maraming oras para matapos ang lahat.

from the word 'kailangan' which means need

to need help

magkailangan ng tulong

to need time

magkailangan ng oras

need

A thing that must be had or obtained.

kailangan

to require

An act of receiving or acknowledging a need.

mangailangan

Need help or support from others.

I really need it now, I feel like calling Maria.

Kaka-kailangan na nito, parang gusto ko nang tawagan si Maria.

There are needs that must be addressed.

We need to have a budget for the project.

Magkailangan na namin ng budget para sa proyekto.

The feeling of needing something or having to do something.

I feel like I need a new gadget, my phone is not working well.

Parang magkailangan na ng bagong gadget, wala na akong maayos na phone.