Maglasing (en. To get drunk)

/maɡˈlasɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of drinking alcohol until one becomes drunk.

He got drunk at his birthday and could barely walk.

Siya ay naglasing sa kanyang kaarawan at hindi na makalakad ng maayos.

The process of becoming intoxicated due to excessive drinking.

A drunken person often becomes restless.

Ang naglasing na tao ay kadalasang nagiging hindi matahimik.

The word 'maglasing' comes from the root word 'lasing' which means 'alcohol intoxication' with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.

I got drunk last night.

I became intoxicated the previous night.

Naglasing ako kagabi.

drunkenness

The state of a person who is drunk or has consumed alcohol.

lasing

alcohol

A beverage that contains alcohol which causes intoxication.

alak

To drink alcohol until getting drunk.

I want to get drunk later with my friends.

Gusto kong maglasing mamaya kasama ang mga barkada ko.

To act irresponsibly and not think clearly.

Why are you getting drunk? It seems like you don’t care about your responsibilities anymore.

Bakit ka naglalasing? Parang wala ka nang pakialam sa mga responsibilidad mo.

To enjoy or have fun through drinking.

Let’s just get drunk, so this night will be more fun!

Maglasing lang tayo, para mas masaya ang gabing ito!