Manggaling (en. To come from)

/maŋˈɡɪlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that expresses the action of coming from a place.

He will come from the office before going home.

Manggaling siya sa opisina bago magpunta sa bahay.

Refers to the origin of a person or thing.

It is said that she comes from a wealthy family.

Sinasabing manggaling siya sa isang mayamang pamilya.

Used to show the skill or talent of a person from a specific place.

He comes from a famous school.

Siya ay manggaling sa isang sikat na paaralan.

Derived from the root word 'galing' which means ability or skill.

you came from home

you originated from your residence

manggaling ka sa bahay

ability

A root word meaning ability or skill.

galing

strong

He's really good, so strong in fights!

Ang galing niya talaga, ang lakas maglaban sa laban!

skilled

Wow, you're really good at basketball! You play like a pro!

Grabe, ang galing mo sa basketball! Para kang pro!

cool

That trick you did on the bike is so cool, wow!

Astig yung ginawa mong trick sa bike, grabe!

smooth

Your delivery of the punchline was so smooth, I burst out laughing!

Swabe ang pagkakadeliver mo ng punchline, sumabog ako sa tawa!