Makagamlay (en. Weakening)

/makʌɡamˈlaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a state of weakness or deterioration in health.

His condition is becoming weakening over time.

Ang kanyang kondisyon ay nagiging makagamlay sa paglipas ng panahon.

Provides a complete characteristic to something that is melancholic or losing vitality.

Sometimes, his behavior is weakening to his friends.

Minsan, ang kanyang pag-uugali ay makagamlay sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

The word 'makagamlay' originates from the root 'gamlay' meaning to weaken or lose vitality, and the morphological prefix 'ma' indicating capability.

to be bitten by regret

The feeling of intense regret, often leading to weakness of spirit.

makagat ng panghihinayang

sadness

An emotional state of sadness or hopelessness.

kalungkutan

collapse

A condition of having weakness or loss of strength.

pagbagsak

Absolutely or obviously drunk

Wow, Leo is makagamlay again! He must have been drinking again last night.

Grabe, si Leo makagamlay na naman! Baka nag-inuman na naman siya kagabi.

Very lazy or laid-back

I'm so lazy again; I'm going to be makagamlay on the sofa all day.

Tinatamad na naman ako, makagamlay na ako sa sofa buong araw.