Maglaglag (en. To drop)

/maɡlaɡlaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of dropping or letting go of something from above to below.
Drop the fruits into the basket.
Maglaglag ka ng mga prutas sa basket.
The act of removing an object from a high place.
Do not drop trash from the vehicle.
Huwag maglaglag ng basura mula sa sasakyan.
Lowering an item to a specific position or level.
Drop the papers on the floor when the class is done.
Maglaglag ka ng mga papel sa sahig kapag tapos na ang klase.

Etymology

Root word 'laglag' which means 'to let down' or 'to drop.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drop news
to alert or inform others
maglaglag ng balita
to drop wings
to ask for help from others
maglaglag ng pakpak

Related Words

drop
The root word undertone of falling or dropping.
laglag
to drop
The action of letting something fall from above.
ihulog

Slang Meanings

To inform or report someone.
Why did you snitch to our teacher about what you did?
Bakit ka naglaglag sa teacher natin about sa ginawa mo?
To go to another person or group to reveal something secretly.
It seems like you snitched on our group, right?
Parang naglaglag ka sa barkada natin, 'di ba?
To accuse or spread rumors against someone.
Don't make accusations if you don't have evidence.
Huwag kang maglaglag ng mga akusasyon kung wala kang ebidensya.