Magpalubha (en. To aggravate)

/maɡ.paˈlu.bʰa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To aggravate a situation by adding more problems or difficulties.

Don't aggravate the issues by not talking about them.

Huwag mong magpalubha ang mga isyu sa pamamagitan ng hindi pag-usapan ang mga ito.

To raise the level of a problem or distress.

His behavior aggravated the situation when many were already fighting.

Ang kanyang asal ay nagpalubha sa sitwasyon na ng marami nang nag-aaway.

The term 'magpalubha' derives from the root word 'palubha,' which means to make difficult or to burden.

to worsen the situation

magpalubha ng sitwasyon

don't make it worse

huwag magpalubha

palubha

Means leading to a more serious situation or problem.

palubha

Be tough or show off skills vigorously

Wow, Alex really went all out in the match! Amazing!

Grabe, nagpalubha si Alex sa laban! Galing!

To act like a badass

When he defended his friend, he went full badass against the group of bullies.

Nung pinagtanggol niya 'yung kaibigan niya, nagpalubha siya sa grupo ng mga bully.

To act like a hero

I wish everyone would go all out like Marco, always helping those in need.

Sana lahat magpalubha gaya ni Marco, talagang tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan.