Manalag (en. To succeed)
/ma-na-lag/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of a verb that means to succeed or achieve a goal.
He wants to succeed in his life challenges.
Nais niyang manalag sa kanyang mga pagsubok sa buhay.
Achieving success in something or a task.
His efforts bore fruit in winning the competition.
Ang kanyang pagsisikap ay nagbunga ng manalag sa kompetisyon.
Achieving desires or aspirations in life.
It is important for him to succeed in all his dreams.
Mahalaga sa kanya na manalag sa lahat ng kanyang pinapangarap.
Etymology
Ancient Tagalog that expresses a person's desire to succeed or live happily.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I want to succeed.
I want to succeed.
Nais kong manalag
You need to succeed.
You need to succeed.
Kailangan mong manalag
Related Words
success
The result of succeeding or achieving a goal.
tagumpay
determination
The act of being determined to succeed.
paninindigan
Slang Meanings
to succeed or to win
I hope to win in the upcoming competition!
Sana manalag ako sa darating na paligsahan!
to be dominant or to have power
In the game, we need to dominate to ensure victory.
Sa laro, kailangan nating manalag para masigurado ang panalo.
to rise above a situation
We should rise above our struggles, we shouldn’t just give up.
Dapat tayong manalag sa ating mga laban, hindi lang dapat sumuko.