Mangurot (en. To crawl)

/maŋʊˈɾot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A movement or action characterized by gradual progress or movement.

The child will crawl on the floor from their lying position.

Ang bata ay mangurot sa sahig mula sa kanyang pagkakahiga.

To move slowly or cautiously.

He will crawl towards the wall to avoid being seen.

Mangurot siya papunta sa pader upang maiwasan ang makita.

To lower oneself or bend down to the ground.

The pets often crawl around the house.

Ang mga alagang hayop ay madalas mangurot sa paligid ng bahay.

crawling children

this refers to the action of children walking or crawling.

mangurot ng mga bata

crawling

A similar action or form of movement as crawling.

gagapang

walking

Movement or progress on foot; not crawling but a faster action.

lakad

Going into hardship or getting into trouble.

With so many debts, he’s already in a tough spot.

Sobrang dami ng utang, mangurot na siya ngayon.

Feeling lost in life.

He seems to be wandering aimlessly at work, he doesn’t know what he wants to do.

Parang mangurot na lang siya sa trabaho, hindi niya alam kung ano ang gusto niyang gawin.