Magpailanglang (en. To excavate)

ma-ga-pai-lang-lang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action related to excavating or removing barriers.
Excavate the ground for the foundation of the house.
Magpailanglang ka sa lupa para sa pundasyon ng bahay.
Digging the ground to retrieve buried items.
We will excavate in this area to see if we can find any treasures.
Magpailanglang kami sa lugar na ito upang makita kung may mahahanap kaming kayamanan.
Removing obstacles in a project or task.
We need to excavate to clear the way for the new road.
Kailangan naming magpailanglang upang malinis ang daan para sa bagong kalsada.

Etymology

derived from the word 'pailang' which means to excavate or remove barriers, with the prefix 'mag-' added at the beginning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excavate the ground
digging the ground to retrieve buried items
magpailanglang sa lupa

Related Words

pailang
A word meaning excavation or removal of obstacles.
pailang

Slang Meanings

To celebrate or hold a joyful gathering
Marco returned from abroad and he threw a celebration at their house.
Bumalik si Marco mula sa ibang bansa at nagpa-ilanglang siya sa bahay nila.
To party or enjoy at a celebration
Let's throw a party this Saturday, we have a reunion!
Kaya tayo magpailanglang sa Sabado, may reunion tayo!