Mangulnong (en. To enclose)

/maŋulˈnoŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action indicating the placement inside a space or area.
Enclose the books in the drawer.
Mangulnong ka ng mga libro sa drawer.
Gathering people or things in one location.
Let's enclose some friends at home later.
Mangulnong tayo ng ilang kaibigan sa bahay mamaya.
Restricting an item from exiting an enclosed space.
Enclose the necessary equipment in the bag.
Mangulnong mo ang mga kinakailangang kagamitan sa bag.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'kulong' which means to confine or enclose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enclose the children
gathering the children in one place.
mangulnong ng mga bata
enclose goods
restricting or gathering goods in one place.
mangulnong ng mga kalakal

Related Words

enclosure
The act of confining or enclosing a person or item in a space.
kulong
together
The gathering of people or items in a group.
sama-sama

Slang Meanings

to bully, to do something bad
He bullied his classmates in their new project.
Nag-mangulnong siya sa mga kaklase niya sa bago nilang proyekto.
to harass, to bother
Sometimes, he harasses people just to get what he wants.
Minsan, nag-mangulnong siya sa mga tao para lang makuha ang gusto niya.