Mangalipin (en. To accompany)

maŋɡaˈlipin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of accompanying or going up with someone.
Accompany me to the next game.
Mangalipin ka sa akin sa susunod na laro.
Attendance or following someone to a place.
He wants to accompany his friend to the party.
Nais niyang mangalipin sa kanyang kaibigan sa party.
To accompany or escort someone in a situation.
Accompanying is important in providing a feeling of support.
Ang mangalipin ay mahalaga sa pagpaparamdam ng suporta.

Etymology

From the root word 'lipin' meaning 'to follow' or 'to pursue'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Accompany on the road.
To accompany someone while traveling.
Mangalipin sa daan
Stay by his/her side.
To keep company with someone close.
Mangalipin sa kanyang tabi

Related Words

companion
A person or thing that may accompany in a situation.
kasama
sway
Actions related to following or supporting.
ugoy

Slang Meanings

Sometimes, among friends, it means 'to imitate' or 'to steal' attention.
That guy is such a copycat, but it's okay, let's just chill.
Siya palang yang mangalipin na yan, pero okay lang, chill lang tayo.
A person who loves to interfere or butt in on other people's conversations.
I don't like Alex, he's such a busybody in our discussions!
Ayaw ko kay Alex, ang lakas mangalipin sa ating usapan!