Malinggit (en. To mislead)

ma-ling-git

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb describing wrong actions or behaviors.

People who mislead often cause confusion.

Ang mga malinggit na tao ay kadalasang nagdudulot ng kalituhan.

A verb that refers to deviating from the right path or decision.

His plan misled him, resulting in problems.

Malinggit ang kanyang plano kaya't siya ay nagkaproblema.

Act of deception or deviation from the truth.

Misleading information causes misunderstandings.

Ang malinggit na impormasyon ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan.

Derived from the word 'mali' meaning 'wrong' and 'ngit' which might refer to a directional aspect of an action.

misleading information

Information that brings about misunderstanding.

malinggit na impormasyon

misled direction

Direction that is wrong or inaccurately pointed.

malinggit ang direksyon

wrong

Referring to something incorrect or wrongful.

mali

deception

Act of deceit or providing misleading information.

linlang

loudmouth

I really can't stand loudmouths, they're so noisy!

Ayaw na ayaw ko sa mga malinggit, ang ingay-ingay nila!

life of the party

He's such the life of the party, always talking to someone anywhere.

Sobrang sayo-sayo niya, laging may kausap kahit saan.

gossip

She loves gossip, she never stops talking!

Mahilig kasi siya sa chika, hindi siya tumitigil sa kwento!