Magpaalog (en. To shake)

/mæg páˈa.lòɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform the action of shaking.

Shake the tree if you want to get the fruit.

Magpaalog ka ng puno kung gusto mong makuha ang mga bunga nito.

To give a signal by shaking.

Let's wave our hands before we leave.

Magpaalog muna tayo ng kamay bago tayo umalis.

To cause shaking or trembling.

The earthquake shook the buildings around.

Ang lindol ang nagpaalog sa mga gusali sa paligid.

shake the head

Nodding or shaking the head as a sign of agreement or disagreement.

magpaalog ng ulo

shake to the songs

To dance or sway to the rhythm of the songs.

magpaalog sa mga awit

shake

The action of shaking or moving.

alog

dancing

An art of movement in rhythm with music.

pagsayaw

to borrow (money)

Come on, borrow from him so you can buy a cellphone.

Sige na, magpaalog ka na sa kanya para makabili ka ng cellphone.

short on cash

I have no other choice, I’ll just borrow from my sister.

Walang ibang choice, magpaalog na lang ako kay ate.

to reach an agreement

He borrowed from his friend to buy shoes.

Nagpaalog siya sa kaibigan niya para makabili ng sapatos.