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    Makalingat (en. To neglect)

    ma-ka-lin-gat

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to disregard something.
    Do not neglect your responsibilities.
    Huwag kang makalingat sa iyong mga obligasyon.
    Not giving enough attention to a person or thing.
    Due to his fatigue, he neglected his friends.
    Dahil sa kanyang pagod, siya ay naka-makalingat sa mga kaibigan.
    Avoiding paying attention to a particular detail.
    He overlooked the details of the project.
    Naka-makalingat siya sa mga detalye ng proyekto.

    Etymology

    from the word 'kalingat' which means focus or attention to something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    neglecting opportunities
    not taking chances that arise.
    makalingat sa mga oportunidad

    Related Words

    forget
    Not remembering or disregarding something.
    kalimutan
    neglect
    Not valuing a person or thing.
    pagsawaan

    Slang Meanings

    Laughter
    Wow, it's so fun, there seems to be a lot of laughter here at the party!
    Grabe, ang saya, parang ang daming makalingat dito sa party!
    Chatting
    We were so into chatting while having coffee.
    Sobrang makalingat tayo habang nagkekwentuhan sa kapehan.
    Banter
    So much laughter in the group, just pure banter.
    Ang daming makalingat sa grupo, puro banter lang.