Magpagalit (en. To anger)

/maɡ.pa.ɡa.lit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that causes anger in a person.
His words angered him.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagpagalit sa kanya.
The act of harboring anger towards a situation or person.
Sometimes, a simple conversation angered him.
Minsan, ang simpleng pag-uusap ay nagpagalit sa kanya.
The expression of anger through words or actions.
Due to his actions, he angered the guests.
Dahil sa kanyang kilos, siya ay nagpagalit sa mga bisita.
The rooting of anger within a person.
He was angered by the news he heard.
Nagpagalit siya sa mga balitang kanyang narinig.

Etymology

from the root word 'galit' meaning anger or rage, and the prefix 'mag-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he/she got angry
he/she became angry or annoyed
nagpagalit siya

Related Words

anger
A strong feeling of hatred or annoyance.
galit
hatred
A deep feeling of dislike or anger.
poot

Slang Meanings

to get really angry or excessively angry
Dude, he gets really angry when he's annoyed!
Grabe, sobrang napagagalit niya 'pag naiinis!
to get angry like a child
He gets angry like a child, easily offended.
Parang bata siyang magpagalit, madaling ma-offend.
very hotheaded
Come on, he's very hotheaded, getting angry over little things.
Ano ba, ubod ng init ng ulo 'yan, magpagalit sa konting bagay.