Magpakalugami (en. To submit oneself to someone)

/mag-pak-ka-lu-ga-mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of submitting or obeying the command of another person or leader.

He submitted himself to his teacher for the right steps in life.

Nagpakalugami siya sa kanyang guro para sa iyo ng mga tamang hakbang sa buhay.

The offering of oneself to the ideas, values, or views of another person.

Many supporters submitted themselves to the idea of societal change.

Marami sa mga tagasuporta ang nagpakalugami sa ideya ng pagbabago sa lipunan.

to submit oneself to God

Submission and trust in God's authority.

magpakalugami sa Diyos

slave

A person who is subjected to the power of another person.

alipin

follower

A person who follows orders or a leader.

tagasunod

to become a slave to love

Wow, it's like he's become a love slave to her; he just follows her every whim.

Grabe, parang magpakalugami siya sa kanya, lahat ng gusto ng girl, sunod siya nang sunod.

to fall for false promises

Don't get your hopes up with his promises; you might not get what you want.

Huwag kang magpakalugami sa mga pangako niya, baka hindi mo na makuha ang gusto mo.

to be overly submissive

He seems so submissive to his friends; he does everything they say.

Parang magpakalugami siya sa barkada niya, lahat ng sinasabi ng mga tropa, ginagawa niya.