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    Mangingilak (en. To seek)

    /maŋ.ɪ.ŋi.lak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action focused on something or someone.
    He will seek information from experts.
    Siya ay mangingilak ng mga impormasyon mula sa mga eksperto.
    The action of searching or striving to obtain something.
    He will seek ideas for his project.
    Mangingilak siya ng mga ideya para sa kanyang proyekto.
    Activity of gathering or harvesting necessary things.
    The seeking of food is important in their community.
    Ang mangingilak ng pagkain ay mahalaga sa kanilang komunidad.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seeking help
    looking for support or assistance from others
    mangingilak ng tulong

    Related Words

    gather
    The root of mangingilak, which is a step of gathering or searching.
    gilak

    Slang Meanings

    someone who asks for money or help from others
    Juan will mooch off his friends to pay off his debt.
    Si Juan ay mangingilak sa mga kaibigan niya para makabayad ng utang.
    someone who borrows money with no intention of giving it back
    Don't mooch from me, because I don't want to run out of money.
    Huwag kang mangingilak sa akin, kasi ayoko nang maubusan ng pera.
    someone who asks for something but just wants to meet someone else
    Oh no, Lisa seems to be mooching again, she probably just wants to go on a date.
    Naku, parang mangingilak na naman si Lisa, baka gusto lang makipag-date.