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    Magtagaltagal (en. To stay long / to linger)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of spending a long time in a place.
    Sometimes, I prefer to linger at home than to go out.
    Minsan, mas gusto kong magtagaltagal sa bahay kaysa lumabas.
    The act of extending time for an activity or person.
    We need to linger for the guests who will arrive later.
    Kailangan nating magtagaltagal para sa mga bisita na darating mamaya.
    Extending the time allotted to something.
    It's nice to linger by the sea under the sun.
    Masarap magtagaltagal sa tabi ng dagat sa ilalim ng araw.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I want to linger here.
    I want to stay longer in this place.
    Nais kong magtagaltagal dito.

    Related Words

    duration
    The length of time allocated or experienced.
    tagal
    to have fun
    The activity of enjoying something, often reflected in lingering in a place.
    magpakasaya

    Slang Meanings

    it will take a long time
    It seems like the rain will take a long time, so bring your umbrella.
    Mukhang magtatagal na ang ulan, kaya dalhin mo ang payong mo.
    still a long time to go
    My friend will still take a long time to arrive, so you can still chill.
    Matagal pa bago dumating yung kaibigan ko, kaya pwede ka pang mag-chill.
    for a while
    Even if it takes a while, I'm still happy that you guys are here.
    Magtagal-tagal man, masaya pa rin ako na nandito kayo.