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    Mangaliwa (en. Distract)

    /maŋˈɨlawa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of entertaining or creating joy.
    Distract the kids while I work.
    Mangaliwa ka sa mga bata habang ako ay nagtatrabaho.
    To provide entertainment or joy to others.
    He loves to entertain friends at his parties.
    Siya ay mahilig mangaliwa ng mga kaibigan sa kanyang mga pagdiriwang.
    An act of engaging in leisure to not think too heavily.
    Sometimes, we need to distract ourselves to take a break from our worries.
    Minsan, kailangan nating mangaliwa upang makapagpahinga mula sa ating mga alalahanin.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'aliw' which means joy or amusement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Have fun!
    An expression that one should engage in enjoyment or merriment.
    Mangaliwa ka!

    Related Words

    joy
    The pleasure or happiness brought by an event or activity.
    aliw
    entertainment
    A form of enjoyment or amusement, often related to recreational activities.
    libang

    Slang Meanings

    to have fun or party
    Let's hang out and party at a friend's house later!
    Magmangaliwa tayo sa bahay ng kaibigan mamaya!
    to hook up or have sexual relations
    They often hook up behind the classroom.
    Sila ay madalas mangaliwa sa likod ng klasrum.
    to flirt or be charming
    You're really good at charming them, it's like you like them.
    Ang galing mong mangaliwa sa kanya, parang siya na ang gusto mo.