Manguli (en. To repatriate)

/maŋˈuli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb referring to the action of returning to one's homeland or place.

Many OFWs wish to repatriate to their families after many years abroad.

Nais ng maraming OFW na manguli sa kanilang pamilya matapos ang maraming taon sa ibang bansa.

To create a pathway back to the accustomed home or community.

Many wish to return and reunite with their friends.

Marami ang nagnanais na manguli at muling makasama ang kanilang mga kaibigan.

To start over on a path that was previously acceptable.

I need to return and finish my studies.

Kailangan kong manguli at tapusin ang aking pag-aaral.

Originates from the root word 'uli' meaning 'to return'.

he/she will return to his/her family

He/She will go home to be with his/her family.

manguli siya sa kanyang pamilya

preparing to return

A person is getting ready to go home.

naghahanda na manguli

balikbayan

A term for Filipinos returning from overseas. Rarely occurs, but promises a return.

balikbayan

return

The action or process of returning to a place or state.

pagbabalik

To try to look handsome or cute.

There are really a lot of people trying to look cute at this event with all the youngsters around!

Ang dami talagang manguli sa event na ‘to sa dami ng kabataan na andito!

To pretend to be interested to get attention.

Don't try to be cute, just tell the truth!

Huwag kang manguli, sabihin mo na lang ang totoo!

To show off or act superior.

He doesn't try to show off that much anymore; he realized it was pointless.

Hindi na siya masyadong manguli ngayon, na-realize na niya na walang silbi.