Maglintog (en. To glisten)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To shine or emit light brightly.
The stars glisten in the dark sky.
Ang mga bituin ay naglilintog sa madilim na langit.
Refers to the reflection of light from an object.
The sweat on his forehead glistens in the sun.
Ang pawis sa kanyang noo ay naglilintog sa araw.
To become shiny or bright in a certain way.
The sea glistens in the light of the moon.
Ang dagat ay naglilintog sa liwanag ng buwan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to glisten like stars
The shining of stars in the sky.
maglintog ng mga bituin

Related Words

shining
The quality of being bright or sparkling.
nagniningning
shine
A state of brightness or light.
kinang

Slang Meanings

to flare up or ignite quickly
When you told him to clean up, it was like his anger flared up!
Nung sinabi mong maglinis ka, parang naglintog ang kanyang galit!
an emotional outburst, often of anger or annoyance
He flared up when his ex showed up, clearly still not over it.
Naglintog siya pagdating ng ex niya, halatang di pa siya nakamove on.
to become active or lively
With every new news, the people flared up with help.
Sa bawat bagong balita, naglintog ang mga tao sa pagtulong.