Manggalit (en. To express anger)

/maŋ-gɐ-lit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of expressing anger or wrath.
He expressed anger at the unfair treatment he received.
Naggalit siya sa hindi patas na pagtrato sa kanya.
To cause someone to feel anger.
His words incited anger among everyone.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagdulot ng paggalit sa lahat.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'galit' which means a feeling of anger or an intense emotion that necessitates expression.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to provoke someone's anger
Saying that someone provokes anger.
manggalit ng tao

Related Words

anger
An emotion representing intense wrath or dissatisfaction.
galit

Slang Meanings

to get angry
I'm in a good mood, but I suddenly feel like getting angry.
Mainit ang ulo ko, parang ang saya saya pero biglang manggagalit.
to be irritated
This game is so annoying, it makes me want to get angry.
Sobrang nakakainis ang laro na ito, parang gustong manggagalit.
fed up
He doesn’t want to anymore, he’s fed up and wants to get angry.
Ayaw na niya, napuno na siya at gustong manggagalit.