Maligawgaw (en. To play)

/ma-li-gaw-gaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of playing or entertaining.
The children are playing in the park.
Naglalaro ang mga bata sa parke.
To exercise or practice in a sport.
Let's play a bit before the game later.
Maligawgaw tayo bago ang laro mamaya.
To be creative or conduct explorations.
We play with new ideas for the project.
Maligawgaw kami ng mga bagong ideya para sa proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

play outside
to have fun or play outside the home
maligawgaw sa labas
play around the tree
to play or move around the tree
maligawgaw ng puno

Related Words

game
An activity aimed at fun or competition.
laro
joy
The state of being happy or lively.
pagsasaya

Slang Meanings

messy or disorganized
His room is so maligawgaw, like a typhoon just passed through!
Ang kwarto niya, sobrang maligawgaw, parang bagyong dumaan!
undisciplined
The teacher said the kids were maligawgaw in class today.
Sabi ni teacher, maligawgaw yung mga bata sa klase today.
excessively noisy
Their party is so maligawgaw, I can't sleep!
Yung party nila, sobrang maligawgaw, di ko ako makatulog!