Magkatanggal (en. Dissociate)

/maɡkaˈtaŋɡal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Removal or disconnection of a relationship or cooperation between things.
The parts of the machine will dissociate if not used properly.
Magkatanggal ang mga bahagi ng makina kapag hindi ito ginamit nang maayos.
Performing actions to cease a relationship.
Dissociating formal agreements is a strict process.
Ang magkatanggal ng mga formal na kasunduan ay isang mahigpit na proseso.

Etymology

root word 'tanggal' with the prefix 'mag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissociate relationships
removal or cessation of any type of connection between two or more people or things.
magkatanggal ng ugnayan

Related Words

remove
implies the essence of removal or cutting off a connection.
tanggal
separate
the process of removing things that are together.
paghiwalayin

Slang Meanings

to remove oneself from a situation or relationship
It's hard to get out of this relationship, but I have to.
Ang hirap magkatanggal sa relasyon na ito, pero kailangan ko na.
to rid oneself of problems
We should get rid of the drama in our lives.
Dapat na tayong magkatanggal sa mga drama sa buhay natin.
to part ways or start anew
It seems like it's time to separate and look for new happiness.
Mukhang panahon na para magkatanggal at maghanap ng bagong kaligayahan.