Magkalaguyo (en. To have an affair)

/maɡka.la.ɡu.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that shows having a relationship with someone who is not a spouse.

Their spouses found out that they are having an affair.

Nagkaalaman ang kanilang mga asawa na sila'y magkalaguyo.

Indicates a secret relationship that may cause conflict in marriages.

Their conversation indicates that they are having an affair.

Ang kanilang pag-uusap ay nagpapakita na sila'y magkalaguyo.

The word 'magkalaguyo' comes from the root word 'kalaguyo' which means in a relationship with someone who is not married.

Together as lovers

To join two people who are not legally married but have a romantic relationship.

Nagsama bilang magkalaguyo

lover

A person who is in a relationship with someone who is not married.

kalaguyo

mistress

A woman who is in a relationship with a married man.

kalaguyong babae

paramour

A man who is in a relationship with a married woman.

kalaguyong lalaki

To betray or to have a relationship with someone else despite being in a relationship.

It's so painful to find out that my boyfriend is cheating on me with another girl.

Sobrang sakit na malaman na ang boyfriend ko ay nagkalaguyo sa isang ibang babae.

A person in a relationship or involved with someone else who already has a partner.

Do you know Jenny's lover? She's beautiful!

Kilala mo ba yung magkalaguyo ni Jenny? Ang ganda niya!

Pretending to not have a partner while being unfaithful.

I wish people would stop cheating; I'm just ranting.

Sana tumigil na yung mga tao sa pagkalaguyo, ranting na lang ako.