Maglimalima (en. Fivefold)

/maɡliˈmalima/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word that denotes an action or state meaning that the action is repeated five times.
He will fivefold his efforts in studying to achieve the highest mark.
Maglimalima ang kanyang pagsubok sa pag-aaral upang makuha ang pinakamataas na marka.
A verb indicating an action that refers to carrying or climbing five.
He needs to fivefold the items before his departure.
Kailangan niyang maglimalima ng mga bagay bago ang kanyang pag-alis.

Etymology

From the root word 'lima' which means the number 5.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fivefold effort
Always striving harder than usual.
maglimalima ng pagsisikap

Related Words

five
The number 5.
lima

Slang Meanings

To cause trouble or problems.
Don't go maglimalima at school or you might get disciplined.
Huwag kang maglimalima sa eskwela kundi baka madisiplina ka.
To pretend or come off with different intentions.
It's like he was naglimalima on me, but he actually had other plans.
Parang naglimalima siya sa akin, pero may ibang balak pala.