Magmangmang (en. To act foolishly)

maɡmaŋmaŋ

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A form of verb that means to act or think in an incorrect or foolish manner.

Don't act foolishly in your decision and think about possible consequences.

Huwag kang magmangmang sa iyong desisyon at isipin ang mga maaaring mangyari.

Behavior not based on proper thinking or knowledge.

Sometimes, he acted foolishly in his answers in class.

Minsan, nagmangmang siya sa kanyang mga sagot sa klase.

originates from the word 'mangmang' which means ignorant or unlearned.

Don't act foolishly

Be careful and don't make foolish decisions.

Huwag magmangmang

ignorance

The state of being uninformed.

kamangmangan

ignorant

A person or being who lacks knowledge.

mangmang

no direction or proper path

It seems like you're just wandering aimlessly in life if you don’t think carefully.

Parang magmangmang ka lang sa buhay kung hindi ka mag-iisip ng mabuti.

clearly out of it or confused

He seems really out of it today, like he doesn’t know what to do.

Kakaibang magmangmang siya sa araw na 'to, parang hindi niya alam kung ano ang gagawin.

lacking knowledge or not updated

Who is that clueless person? They seem to know nothing about the news.

Sino ba 'yang magmangmang na 'yan? Parang walang alam sa balita.