Magpagulang (en. To mature)

/maɡpaɡuˈlaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that refers to the process of becoming a parent or maturing.

Young people become mature as they gain life experience.

Ang mga kabataan ay nagiging magpagulang habang nagkakaroon sila ng karanasan sa buhay.

The act of becoming responsible and knowledgeable.

You need to mature to be ready for life's challenges.

Kailangan mong magpagulang upang maging handa sa mga pagsubok ng buhay.

From the root 'pagulang' meaning 'to grow old' or 'to become a parent'.

you should mature now

It’s time for you to grow up.

magpagulang ka na

parent

The form of a verb that describes someone who has aged or become a parent.

nagulang

parenting

The process or state of being a parent.

pagiging magulang

to grow up

Oh, grow up already! You're being lazy again!

O, magpagulang ka na! Tinatamad ka na naman!

to be responsible

You need to grow up and be responsible for your decisions.

Kailangan mo nang magpagulang at magpaka-responsable sa mga desisyon mo.

to age

I don't want to grow up yet, I'm still happy being a kid!

Ayaw ko pang magpagulang, masaya pa ako sa pagiging bata!