Maglanggas (en. To tear or rip off)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Refers to the action of loosening or damaging something by pulling.

The fabric of her dress quickly tore when she lifted it.

Mabilis na naglanggas ang tela ng kanyang damit sa pag-angat niya.

Removing parts of something with force.

He ripped a piece of paper from the book.

Naglanggas siya ng piraso ng papel mula sa libro.

to tear skin

to hurt or rip the skin through stinging or scratching

maglanggas ng balat

damage

A type of injury or damage caused by breaking or detaching.

panglanggas

to become overly emotional or show off too much

You're so dramatic, you showed off again in front of everyone.

Ang drama mo, nagmaglanggas ka na naman sa harap ng lahat.

to act showbiz, always in the spotlight

Because he loves to show off, it's like he's an artist on the street.

Siya kasi mahilig maglanggas, parang artista sa kalsada.

to be theatrical or over-the-top

You're so over-the-top, it's like a movie.

Grabe naman ang maglanggas mo, parang pelikula.