Maglihi (en. To conceive)

/maɡˈlihi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of having a baby in the womb.
Couples aim to conceive next year.
Nilalayon ng mga mag-asawa na maglihi sa susunod na taon.
The act of having an idea or plan that arises from the mind.
Sometimes people conceive ideas that become successful, like a business.
Minsan ang mga tao ay naglihi ng mga ideya na nagiging matagumpay, tulad ng negosyo.

Etymology

from the word 'lihi' which refers to the state of pregnancy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to conceive a child
the process of pregnancy or having a baby
maglihi ng bata

Related Words

pregnant
the state of a woman carrying a baby in her womb.
buntis
pregnancy
the condition of a woman when she is pregnant.
lihi

Slang Meanings

to feel something is going to happen, usually in a romantic context
You're feeling something is going to happen, especially since she's so beautiful, someone must have a crush on you!
Maglihi ka na kasi sa sobrang ganda niya, siguradong may gusto sa'yo!
to sense one has done something wrong
You know, I have that feeling I've done something wrong, so I'm blaming myself.
Alam mo, maglihi ako na may ginawa akong mali, kaya't sinisisi ko ang sarili ko.