Maglangoy (en. To swim)

/mɑɡlɑŋɒɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to swim or move in water.
I love to swim in the sea.
Mahilig akong maglangoy sa dagat.
The act of entering and exiting water while using hands and feet.
Proper technique is needed when swimming.
Kailangan ng tamang teknik kapag naglangoy.
Movement in water that can be done for leisure or sport.
She studied to swim for her sport.
Nag-aral siya ng maglangoy para sa kanyang isports.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swim in the sea
to swim in sea water
maglangoy sa dagat
swim in the pool
to swim in a swimming pool
maglangoy sa pool

Related Words

swim
The word referring to the activity of swimming.
langoy
swimmer
A person who loves or works in swimming.
manglangoy

Slang Meanings

To act young
When I swim, it's like I become young again.
Kapag naglangoy ako, parang bumabata ako ulit.
To misbehave
I came home acting rebellious even though it was raining!
Umuwi akong maglangoy sa bahay tag-ulan na!
To have fun
Let's go swim at the beach to have fun!
Tara na, maglangoy tayo sa beach para mag-enjoy!
To relax
I just want to swim and forget the stress.
Gusto ko lang maglangoy at kalimutan ang stress.