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    Maglandi (en. To flirt)

    /maɡˈlandi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action focused on attracting or enticing others.
    Her way of speaking seems to flirt.
    Ang kanyang paraan ng pakikipag-usap ay tila maglandi.
    The act of showing interest or liking towards someone.
    He often flirts with his coworkers.
    Madalas siyang maglandi sa mga kasamahan sa trabaho.
    A way of interaction that often involves teasing or joking.
    He is not serious, he’s just playing and flirting.
    Hindi siya seryoso, naglalaro lamang siya at maglandi.

    Etymology

    Combined 'mag' (a prefix used for perspective or action) and 'landi' (derived from the word 'landí' meaning flirting or attraction).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to flirt with someone
    to attract or court someone
    maglandi sa isang tao
    to flirt in chat
    to attract through messaging
    maglandi sa chat

    Related Words

    flirt
    A word used for actions or behavior related to attraction.
    landi
    to court
    A way of showing interest in someone through attraction.
    manligaw

    Slang Meanings

    to be flirtatious
    One person I talked to at the bar was so flirtatious, it seemed like everyone wanted to get her attention.
    Ang isang kausap ko sa bar ay sobrang maglandi, parang lahat ng tao gustong makuha ang atensyon niya.
    acting flirtatious
    Why are you acting flirtatious with him? You're scaring your friends away.
    Bakit parang maglandi ka sa kanya? Tinatakot mo na ang mga kaibigan mo.
    to be someone who seeks attention
    Before, she was quiet, but now it seems like she's becoming someone who seeks attention when she's with her friends.
    Dati, tahimik lang siya, pero ngayon parang naging maka-landi na siya kapag kasama ang mga barkada.