Magkalag (en. Detangle)

/maɡkaˈlaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of separating things that are entangled or stuck together.

You need to detangle the ropes to get rid of the knot.

Kailangan mong magkalag ang mga tali para mawala ang gusot.

Separating elements or parts that are together.

It's difficult to separate problems when too many are involved.

Mahirap magkalag ng mga problema kapag masyadong marami ang kasangkot.

The word 'magkalag' comes from the root word 'kalag' meaning 'to release' or 'to remove'.

detangle hair

Removing knots from hair.

magkalag ng buhok

detangle rope

Removing knots from a rope.

magkalag ng tali

detachment

The root word describing the process of removal or separation.

kalag

together or with someone

Let's just be together later, let's hang out.

Sama-sama na lang tayo mamaya, magkalag tayo.

let's gather together

Let's all hang out, so it will be fun!

Magkalag tayo, para masaya!

to have a bonding time

We're hanging out at home to have some bonding.

Magkalag kami sa bahay para magkaron ng bonding.