Malaganap (en. Widespread)

/ma-la-ga-nap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means reaching or widespread in a large area or population.
The information about this illness is widespread throughout the country.
Ang impormasyon tungkol sa sakit na ito ay malaganap sa buong bansa.
Indicates something that spreads quickly.
The new technology is widespread among the youth.
Ang bagong teknolohiya ay malaganap sa mga kabataan.
Shows the magnitude or extent of proliferation.
The climate crisis is becoming a widespread issue in the world.
Ang krisis sa klima ay nagiging malaganap na isyu sa mundo.

Etymology

From the word 'laganap' which means 'widespread' or 'emerging'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

widespread knowledge
Knowledge that has spread to many people.
malaganap na kaalaman
widespread disease
A disease that has spread throughout the population.
malaganap na sakit

Related Words

spread
The spreading of items or information.
kalat
proliferation
The process of increasing the extent of something.
paglaganap

Slang Meanings

widely known
His song is really widespread throughout the country.
Yung kanta niya, malaganap talaga sa buong bansa.
popular
Of course, the trends today are popular on social media.
Siyempre, ang mga uso ngayon ay malaganap sa social media.
extensive
The influence of his business is extensive across different industries.
Ang impluwensya ng kanyang negosyo ay malaganap sa iba't ibang industriya.