Maglagak (en. To place)
/maɡˈlaɡak/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The verb maglagak means to put or carry out something in a place.
You should place the books on the table.
Maglagak ka ng mga libro sa mesa.
Also to place documents in a folder or container.
Place the important papers in the box.
Maglagak ng mga mahalagang papeles sa kahon.
It can also refer to putting necessary things for a project.
Allocate sufficient funds for the project.
Maglagak ng sapat na pondo para sa proyekto.
Etymology
From the root word 'lagak' meaning to place or set down.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to place trust
to give trust to a person or situation
maglagak ng tiwala
Related Words
lagak
Root word meaning to place or actually set down.
lagak
maglag Kong
A verb derived from 'lagak' meaning to place in a specific context.
maglag Kong
Slang Meanings
To become obsessed
Seriously, I've become so obsessed with her that I can't sleep thinking about her.
Grabe, naglagak na ako sa kanya, hindi na ako makatulog sa sobrang iniisip siya.
To be overly emotional
He became overly emotional on social media after their breakup, posting nothing but feels.
Naglagak siya sa social media after ng breakup nila, puro hugot posts.
To be cheesy
My friend is being so cheesy again in his way of courting.
Naglagak na naman yung tropa ko sa pagkaka-corny niya sa panliligaw.