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    Mamulagat (en. To pause)

    /ma-mu-la-gat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of stopping or pausing something.
    Sometimes, we need to pause to think clearly.
    Minsan, kailangan nating mamulagat upang makapag-isip ng maayos.
    The act of holding back an activity to reflect or contemplate.
    It's good to pause for a few minutes when you are stressed.
    Magandang mamulagat ng ilang minuto kapag ikaw ay stressed.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'lagat' meaning 'to rest or stop from something.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pause briefly
    to stop momentarily
    mamulagat saglit

    Related Words

    rest
    The act of taking steps to regain energy.
    pahinga
    stop
    The state of not continuing or halting an activity.
    tigil

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to be clueless or out of it.
    You're so bold, just acting clueless in front of your boss!
    Ang kapal ng face mo, mamulagat na lang sa harap ng boss mo!
    To be indifferent to the situation.
    As for me, I'll just act indifferent and chill in life.
    Basta ako, mamulagat na lang at chill lang sa buhay.
    To look with nothing or without proper reaction.
    He's really something, just looking blank at everything you say.
    Kakaiba talaga siya, parang mamulagat na lang sa lahat ng sinasabi mo.