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    Malagim (en. Horrible)

    /ma-lagi-m/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Bad or frightening.
    His memories are filled with dreadful events.
    Ang kanyang mga alaala ay puno ng malagim na pangyayari.
    Causing fear or apprehension.
    He recounted the horrible story in front of everyone.
    Ipinahayag niya ang malagim na kwento sa harap ng lahat.
    Having bad effects or results.
    The dreadful disaster caused widespread destruction.
    Ang malagim na kalamidad ay nagdulot ng malawakang pagkawasak.

    Etymology

    From the root 'lagim' meaning 'bad' or 'cruel.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    horrific deeds
    Activities related to danger or bad events.
    malagim na gawain

    Related Words

    terror
    The root word for 'malagim,' meaning fear or dread.
    lagim
    promise
    While 'malagim' is negative, 'promise' positively describes hope.
    pangako

    Slang Meanings

    dirty or sticky
    The room is so filthy, you can't even walk.
    Ang kwarto ay sobrang malagim, di na makalakad.
    complex or convoluted
    The conversation we had earlier was so complicated, I don't know how to respond.
    Yung usapan namin kanina, sobrang malagim, di ko na alam kung paano sasagutin.
    dangerous or having bad intentions
    The people in the corner seem shady, I can't trust them.
    Yung mga tao sa kanto, parang malagim, di ko sila mapagkakatiwalaan.