Magtagalog (en. Speak tagalog)

/magtɑˈɡɑlɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to speaking in the Tagalog language.
We need to magtagalog when we have many people around us.
Kailangan nating magtagalog kapag maraming tao tayong kasama.
Referring to the ability to communicate in Tagalog.
Foreigners find it hard to magtagalog at first.
Ang mga banyaga ay nahihirapang magtagalog sa una.
The process of interacting with others using Tagalog.
He loves to magtagalog with his friends.
Mahilig siyang magtagalog sa mga kaibigan niya.

Etymology

Originated from the word 'Tagalog' and the prefix 'mag-' which signifies action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's magtagalog!
We should speak in Tagalog.
Magtagalog tayo!

Related Words

Tagalog
A language and ethnic group in the Philippines.
Tagalog
magsalita
An action of speaking.
magsalita

Slang Meanings

To pour out feelings
Who else would I open up to if not him/her?
Sino bang magtataga sa akin kung di siya?
To converse informally or casually
Let’s just speak Tagalog at home, it’s chill!
Parang magtagalog lang tayo sa bahay, chill lang!
To connect or bond with someone
Sometimes, people are so cute because they speak Tagalog!
Minsan, napaka-cutie ng mga tao kasi magtagalog sila!