Maglagalag (en. To wander)

maɡ.la.ɡa.lag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of traveling without a specific destination.
I want to wander in the mountains this weekend.
Nais kong maglagalag sa mga bundok ngayong katapusan ng linggo.
Movement from one place to another.
They intentionally wander in the city plazas.
Sinasadya nilang maglagalag sa mga plaza ng lungsod.
An activity of exploration.
The kids will wander in the playground while playing.
Ang mga bata ay maglagalag sa palaruan habang naglalaro.

Etymology

From the word 'lagalag' meaning 'traveling' or 'in a hurry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wandering in nature
Traveling or exploring natural places.
maglagalag sa kalikasan

Related Words

wanderer
A term that describes traveling without a specific purpose.
lagalag

Slang Meanings

to roam or travel around aimlessly, often unplanned
I want to wander the streets and discover new places.
Gusto kong maglagalag sa mga kalsada at tuklasin ang mga bagong lugar.
to engage in burglaries or walk around the streets for predatory intentions
Don't wander at night; you might get hit or fall victim to bad people.
Huwag kang maglagalag sa gabi, baka ikaw ay masagasaan o mabiktima ng mga masasamang tao.