Mangobliga (en. To obligate)

/maŋ.goˈbli.ɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of forcing someone to do something.
He needs to obligate employees to follow the new rules.
Kailangan niyang mangobliga ng mga empleyado na sumunod sa mga bagong patakaran.
The act of making something expected or required from a person.
Sometimes, it's hard to obligate people to their responsibilities.
Minsan ay mahirap mangobliga ng mga tao sa kanilang mga responsibilidad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to obligate a person
to impose an obligation or responsibility on a person
mangobliga ng tao

Related Words

obligation
a legal or moral obligation for a person to perform a specific act.
obliga

Slang Meanings

Giving without expecting anything in return
He really obliges people, always there to help without asking anything in return.
Sobrang mangobliga ng mga tao sa kanya, laging nandiyan para tumulong nang walang hinihinging kapalit.
Embrace the excitement or obligation
Just oblige when they need something, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
Mangobliga ka lang pag may kailangan sila, wag masyadong mang pressure.
Help even if it's inconvenient
Even though he was in a hurry, he still obliged his friends who needed help.
Kahit nagmamadali siya, mangobliga pa rin siya sa mga kaibigan niyang nangangailangan.