Magpalala (en. To worsen)
mag-pa-la-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something that degrades quality or condition.
His behavior will worsen the family's situation.
Ang kanyang asal ay magpalala sa sitwasyon ng pamilya.
To provide a more complicated condition to an issue.
The misinformation worsened the conflict in the community.
Ang maling impormasyon ay nagpalala sa hidwaan sa komunidad.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'palala' which means 'to make worse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to worsen the situation
to make the condition worse
magpalala ng sitwasyon
Related Words
worsening
The process that leads to worsening or the addition of worse characteristics.
palala
Slang Meanings
To intervene or meddle in a conversation or situation, often in a teasing manner.
My friend intentionally intervened in our conversation to make us argue.
Sinasadyang magpalala yung kaibigan ko sa usapan natin para magkaalitin tayo.
To create a bigger problem from a small issue.
He worsened the mess by not listening to the real reason.
Nagpalala siya ng gulo nang hindi siya nakinig sa tunay na dahilan.
To speak boastfully or arrogantly, as if not caring about others.
He loves to exaggerate in his stories; he makes everything sound bigger than it is.
Ang hilig niyang magpalala sa mga kwento niya, halos lahat pinapalaki niya.