Maglangib (en. To stink)

/maɡ.lan.ɪb/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The presence of a foul odor coming from something.
The rotten fruit in the fridge stinks.
Maglangib ang nabulok na prutas sa loob ng ref.
Expressing a bad smell due to decay or spoilage.
The garbage in the corner of the street stinks.
Maglangib ang basura sa sulok ng kalsada.
The result of poor hygiene or lack of order in the surroundings.
The first room of the house stinks because it wasn't cleaned.
Maglangib ang unang silid ng bahay dahil hindi ito nalinis.

Etymology

From the root word 'langib' which means to emit a foul odor or to stink.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stink of rotting
The presence of a foul odor from a rotten object.
maglangib ang bulok

Related Words

stench
A foul smell from something that is rotten or dirty.
langib

Slang Meanings

to leave
Why did you leave so quickly? It's like you weren't thinking much.
Bakit ang bilis mong maglangib? Parang hindi ka na masyadong nag-iisip.
to be true to oneself
You're always leaving, why don't you just be true to your feelings?
Puro ka na lang maglangib, bakit di ka magpakatotoo sa nararamdaman mo?
to leave without looking back
Just leave next time, don't hesitate to go.
Maglangib ka na lang sa susunod, huwag ng mag-atubiling umalis.