Makagalitan (en. To be scolded)

ma-ka-ga-li-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
to suffer from anger or scolding from another person.
I spoke rudely and I got scolded by my teacher.
Nakapagsalita ako ng masama at makagalitan ako ng aking guro.
to be exposed to rules or laws that result in anger.
After many bad decisions, he got scolded by his parents.
Makalipas ang maraming maling desisyon, makagalitan siya ng kanyang mga magulang.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'anger'

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't get scolded
it is a reminder not to cause anger.
huwag makagalitan

Related Words

anger
a strong emotion that arises from a person's need to express disagreement or problems experienced.
galit

Slang Meanings

to get angry or to be filled with anger
Oh no, you might get in trouble with Uncle Juan because his tools are missing!
Naku, baka makagalitan ka ni mang Juan kasi nawawala yung tools niya!
to be invited to a situation filled with anger
You provoked him, so you’re going to get in trouble again later.
Pinaasaran mo kasi, kaya makagalitan ka na naman mamaya.