Maglambitin (en. To gesture)

/mæɡ.læmˈbi.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the doing of a person or thing.
Gesture to him to follow.
Maglambitin ka sa kanya upang sumunod.
The act of making a sign with the hand or body.
He gestured to show that there is a visitor approaching.
Naglambitin siya upang ipakita na may paparating na bisita.
The invitation or display of an action with meaning.
You can express your intention if you gesture correctly.
Maihahayag mo ang iyong intensyon kung maglambitin ka ng tama.

Etymology

Root word: lambit, from the root meaning 'to gesture' or 'to beckon'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gesture to me.
Make a gesture towards me.
Maglambitin ka sa akin.

Related Words

to gesture
The act of extending a hand or body to catch someone's attention.
lambitin

Slang Meanings

To pretend to be close or having a romantic conversation but actually not in a relationship.
They acted like they were sweet in front of others, but we knew they weren't really together.
Nag-mag-lambitin sila sa harap ng ibang tao, pero alam naming wala namang relasyon.
To show excessive affection or sweetness that is exaggerated.
Mark is so sweet, it's like he and Anna can't be apart at all.
Sobrang maglambitin itong si Mark, para bang hindi maghiwalay sila ni Anna.