Malugi (en. Losing)

/maˈlu.ɡi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of experiencing loss or deficiency.
He needs to find a way not to lose.
Kailangang maghanap siya ng paraan upang hindi malugi.
adjective
Indicates a state of defeat or loss.
His business was losing last year.
Malugi ang kanyang negosyo sa nakaraang taon.
Refers to having more expenses than income.
Despite his efforts, he is always losing.
Sa kabila ng kanyang pagsisikap, siya ay malugi palagi.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lugi' which means to have lost or experienced a loss.

Common Phrases and Expressions

losing in business
Lost in any business or trade.
malugi sa negosyo
don't lose
Find ways not to lose.
huwag malugi

Related Words

loss
The state of loss or deprivation.
lugi
failure
The condition of not achieving expected results.
kabiguan

Slang Meanings

Ugly or not nice
There's nothing that's ugly about him, that's why many get irritated.
Walang malugi sa kanya, kaya ang daming naiinis.
Boring or pointless
That movie was so boring. I fell asleep.
Yung movie na yan, sobrang malugi. Nakatulog ako.
Pitiful or sad
John is pitiful, he always gets passed over in the game.
Malugi naman si John, lagi na lang sya nalalampasan sa laro.