Magpalulan (en. To give birth)

/mɑg.pɑ.lʊ.lɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
It is a verb that means to give birth to or give life to a baby.
Mary posted a healthy baby.
Nagpalulan si Maria ng isang malusog na sanggol.
Refers to the process of bringing a child to his or her birth.
During her pregnancy, she had three times.
Sa kanyang pagbubuntis, siya ay nagpalulan nang tatlong beses.
Often used in the context of giving births.
The cow poured two twists.
Ang baka ay nagpalulan ng dalawang kutitap.

Etymology

From the root word 'palulan' which means to give birth or to bear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To give birth to a child
The process of childbirth or bringing a baby into the world.
Magpalulan ng bata

Related Words

bearing
The act of developing and carrying a baby in the womb.
palulan
giving birth
The person who will give life or bear a child.
manganganak

Slang Meanings

To act like a baby or to indulge oneself
It's fun to be spoiled by your friends!
Ang sarap magpalulan sa mga kaibigan mo!
To enjoy or to cuddle up
Just snuggle up with your boyfriend now.
Magpalulan ka na lang sa boyfriend mo ngayon.
To become dependent or to rely on someone
He might be being spoiled because he’s always leaning on you.
Baka magpalulan siya kaya lagi siyang nakasandal sayo.