Mandagil (en. To be a burden)
man-da-gil
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of carrying excessive burden or responsibility.
Sometimes, it is hard to be a burden with others' problems.
Minsan, mahirap na mandagil ng mga problema ng iba.
Conveying requests or needs from others.
He wants to be a burden to his family regarding their expenses.
Nais niyang mandagil sa kanyang pamilya pagdating sa kanilang mga gastusin.
Seeking help or support from other people.
He is not afraid to be a burden to his friends.
Hindi siya natatakot na mandagil sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Just be a burden.
Implies not to hesitate to ask for help.
Mandangil ka lang.
Related Words
help
A service or support given to others.
tulong
carry
The act of lifting or carrying something.
pasanin
Slang Meanings
super annoying or irritating
Dude, that person is so mandagil, they always call me out in class.
Grabe, ang mandagil ng taong yun, lagi na lang akong inanakan sa klase.
quick to anger
Chill out, don't be mandagil, it was just a simple question.
Kalma ka lang, huwag kang mandagil, isang simpleng tanong lang yun.
show-off or attention-seeker
Oh, stop being mandagil, just look at how you're flaunting that jacket!
Ay, 'wag ka nang mandagil, tingnan mo nga ang porma ng suot mong jacket!