Maglihis (en. To err)
/maɡˈlɪhʌs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a mistake or error.
As humans, it is inevitable that we sometimes stray from the path.
Bilang tao, hindi maiiwasan na tayo ay maglihis ng landas paminsan-minsan.
To be incorrect in a decision or step.
Sometimes, the decisions he made led to deviations in their plan.
Minsan, ang mga desisyong ginawa niya ay nagdulot ng mga maglihis sa kanilang plano.
To finish or err in a set goal.
Due to his deviation, their project took longer than expected.
Dahil sa pagkakalihis niya, nagtagal ang kanilang proyekto nang hindi inaasahan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to stray from the path
To take a wrong direction or decision in life.
maglihis ng landas
don't stray
A prompt to always stay on the right path.
huwag maglihis
Related Words
deviation
Refers to a mistake or straying from what should be.
lihis
error
Refers to a type of mistake.
kamalian
Slang Meanings
fix or tidy up
Please tidy up there, so everything will be in order!
Maglihis ka nga dyan, para naman maayos ang lahat!
take a break or relax
You need to take a break before going home.
Kailangan mo munang maglihis bago umuwi.
to wait or hold on
Don't be so impatient, just wait a minute!
Huwag kang maglihis, tignan mo nga yan!