Maglaog (en. To dwell)

/maɡˈla.oɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to reside or occupy a place.
Settle into your new house.
Maglaog ka na sa iyong bagong bahay.
The act of having a residence in a specific place.
It's important for us to dwell in the community eventually.
Mahalaga na maglaog tayo sa komunidad sa huli.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'laog' which means 'to live' or 'to dwell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to settle in the town
to migrate or move to another place
maglaog sa bayan

Related Words

dwelling
The joy or pride of having a home.
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Slang Meanings

to pretend to be happy even when not
At parties, he just fakes it even though he's broken-hearted.
Sa mga party, maglaog lang siya kahit na broken hearted siya.
to pretend or go along with trends
Even though she’s not sporty, she pretends to be in the sports fan vibe.
Kahit hindi siya sporty, maglaog siya sa sports fan vibe.