Maglalasing (en. Will get drunk)
/maɡ.laˈla.siŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the act of drinking alcohol to the point of feeling intoxicated.
We will get drunk to celebrate his birthday.
Maglalasing kami upang ipagdiwang ang kanyang kaarawan.
An act that is often performed during gatherings or celebrations.
Some people easily get drunk during such occasions.
Madaling maglalasing ang ilang tao sa mga ganitong okasyon.
Means to pour alcohol into the body, which causes various effects.
Getting drunk in the middle of work is prohibited.
Bawal maglalasing sa gitna ng trabaho.
Etymology
From the root word 'lasing' meaning 'intoxicated' combined with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I will get drunk tomorrow.
I will get drunk tomorrow.
Maglalasing ako bukas.
Do not get drunk at work.
Do not get drunk at work.
Huwag maglalasing sa trabaho.
Related Words
intoxicated
A state of mind or physical condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
lasing
alcohol
A drink that contains alcohol commonly used in gatherings.
alak
Slang Meanings
Drinking a lot
Yesterday, they were drinking heavily at the bar until morning.
Kahapon, nagmaglalasing sila sa bar hanggang umaga.
Drinking session
When will you guys have a drinking session? We should get drunk later!
Kailan kayo magka-inuman? Dapat magmaglalasing tayo mamaya!
To get drunk
I had some tequila and I got drunk right away.
Nakatikim ako ng tequila at nagmaglalasing na ako agad.
To give up on problems
When you drink, it's like you give up on all your problems.
Kapag nagmaglalasing ka, parang naggive up ka sa lahat ng problema mo.