Magkalibkib (en. To lag behind)

/maɡkaˌlib.kib/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that describes the action of receding or separating.

My books lag behind on the bookshelf, so I struggled to find what I needed.

Magkalibkib ang aking mga aklat sa bookshelf, kaya't nahirapan akong hanapin ang kailangan ko.

Refers to the presence of conflicting ideas or events.

Their opinions lag behind on the issue, leading to a heated discussion.

Magkalibkib ang kanilang mga opinyon tungkol sa isyu, na nagdulot ng mainit na diskusyon.

to have conflicting feelings

having opposing emotions or reactions

magkalibkib ng damdamin

recede

A term describing things that are contrasting or do not hold similarity.

kalibkib

Totally different; extremely quiet filled with tension

I was waiting outside while the atmosphere inside the room was all magkalibkib.

Naghihintay ako sa labas habang magkalibkib yung atmosphere sa loob ng kwarto.

Full of drama or emotion

Their relationship seems magkalibkib again, they're always fighting.

Parang magkalibkib na naman yung relasyon nila, lagi silang nag-aaway.

Situation is tense

The tension is too much, everyone is becoming magkalibkib.

Sobra na ang tensyon, nagiging magkalibkib na ang lahat ng tao.