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    Magtagal (en. To linger)

    /magtágal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of staying for a long time in one place.
    They lingered in the park for more than two hours.
    Nagtagal sila sa parke ng higit sa dalawang oras.
    The act of enduring or suffering for a longer period.
    He lingered in pain before he found a remedy.
    Nagtagal siya sa sakit bago siya nakahanap ng lunas.
    The act of spending time on a particular task.
    She lingered on her project because she wanted to make it perfect.
    Nagtagal siya sa kanyang proyekto dahil gusto niyang gawing perpekto ito.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stay here
    Remain in this place.
    magtagal ka rito
    don't delay
    Do not postpone or delay.
    huwag magtagal

    Related Words

    duration
    The length of time.
    tagal

    Slang Meanings

    To be slow or lazy about something
    You're so slow, it's like you're just dragging it along.
    Ang bagal mo, parang nagmamagtagal ka lang.
    To take a long time
    You've been dragging it on for a long time at this school!
    Ang tagal mo na magtagal dito sa paaralan!
    Going in circles with an endless process
    It's like I've been stuck in this cycle.
    Parang nagtagal ako sa cycle na ito.