Magparalisa (en. To paralyze)
/mag.pa.ra.li.sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Causing a state of not being able to move or paralysis.
The accident paralyzed his left arm.
Ang aksidente ay nagparalisa sa kanyang kaliwang braso.
Stopping normal functioning or operation.
The road system paralyzed passenger vehicles.
Ang sistema ng kalsada ay nagparalisa sa mga pampasaherong sasakyan.
Preventing or hindering an activity or process.
The storm paralyzed all activities.
Ang bagyo ay nagparalisa sa lahat ng mga aktibidad.
Etymology
root word: paralysis
Common Phrases and Expressions
paralyzed the system
hindered the operation of the system
nagparalisa ng sistema
to paralyze movement
to hinder the ability to move
magparalisa ng galaw
Related Words
paralysis
The condition of not being able to move or function.
paralisa
paralyzed
State of being unable to move.
paralisado
Slang Meanings
to make oneself look foolish or to tire oneself out on something
Why did you choose to paralyze the project when you know we need it?
Bakit mo piniling magparalisa sa proyekto, eh alam mo namang kailangan na ito?
to remain inactive or do nothing
I hope you won't just paralyze at home all day, it's such a waste of time!
Sana hindi ka lang magparalisa sa bahay buong araw, sayang ang oras!