Magtinggal (en. To reside temporarily)

magtin-gal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To begin residing in a place or home temporarily.
He will be staying with his grandmother in the province.
Siya ay magtutuloy sa kanyang lola sa probinsya.
To rent or temporarily live in a house or apartment.
He decided to stay in an apartment while studying.
Nagdesisyon siyang magtira sa isang apartment habang nag-aaral.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stay in another place
to reside temporarily in another location
magtira sa ibang lugar

Related Words

residence
A process of owning or staying in a place.
paninirahan

Slang Meanings

just staying or commuting
Let's just magtinggal here at home while it's raining.
Magtinggal lang tayo dito sa bahay habang umuulan.
waiting
Just magtinggal here, she will arrive soon.
Magtinggal ka lang dito, darating din siya.