Maligasgas (en. To be worn out)

/maliɡasɡas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Living or spending time on something damaged or excessively worn out.

His old shoes look worn out after many years of use.

Ang kanyang lumang sapatos ay tila maligasgas matapos ang maraming taon ng paggamit.

Having an appearance of wear or associated with issues.

The worn out walls need to be repainted.

Ang mga maligasgas na pader ay kailangang ipintura muli.

from the combination of 'mali' meaning 'wrong' and 'gasgas' meaning 'to wear out'

worn-out clothes

damaged or worn-out clothing

maligasgas na damit

scratch

Having scratches or damages on something.

gasgas

broken

Condition of being broken or not functioning properly.

sira

to fall or get scratched due to careless actions

I was happy because I tripped on the road but didn't fall!

Natuwa ako kasi maligasgas ako sa daan pero hindi ako nahulog!

to get angry or express displeasure

I got mad at him because he didn't call me.

Maligasgas ako sa kanya dahil sa hindi niya ako tinawagan.

to have a bad experience

The rain was so heavy; our trip to Baguio was a mess.

Ang lakas ng ulan, maligasgas ang biyahe namin papuntang Baguio.