Magpahilaga (en. To orient)

/maɡ.pa.iˈla.ɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of aligning or positioning something in a particular direction.

You should orient the table before the gathering.

Magpahilaga ka ng mesa bago ang salu-salo.

Arranging something so that it faces the correct direction.

We need to orient the tent so that it won't be hit by the wind.

Kailangan nating magpahilaga ng tent kaya't hindi tayo tatama ng hangin.

The word 'magpahilaga' comes from the root word 'pahilaga' meaning 'slant' or 'facing east'.

Orient the house

Arranging the house to face east.

Magpahilaga ng bahay

pahilaga

The equivalent word referring to the direction of east or slanting.

pahilaga

To cheat or manipulate a situation.

Don't magpahilaga in the game, you can do it honestly.

Huwag kang magpahilaga sa laro, kaya mo 'yan ng tapat.

To lie or pretend.

Why are you leading me on? You're such a pahilaga!

Bakit mo ako pinapaasa? Ang laki ng pahilaga mo!

To pretend or make up a story.

Oh, you're just making up stories, there's no truth to it.

Naku, puro pahilaga lang ang sinasabi mo, walang katotohanan.