Manligalig (en. To disturb)
man-li-ga-lig
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of creating confusion or chaos in a situation.
They will disturb the house by having many guests.
Sila ay manligalig sa bahay sa pagkakaroon ng maraming bisita.
To instill fear or anxiety in others.
Sometimes, our games cause distress to the neighbors.
Minsan, ang aming mga laro ay nagiging dahilan upang manligalig ang mga kapitbahay.
To take actions that exacerbate a situation.
It is a wrong step to disturb people in such occasions.
Maling hakbang ang manligalig sa mga tao sa mga ganitong pagkakataon.
Etymology
The word 'manligalig' is derived from the root word 'ligalig' which means 'to cause disturbance' or 'to create chaos'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Trust that there will be no disturbance.
Trust the process without causing chaos.
Manalig na walang gulo.
Related Words
disturbance
Causing concern or worry.
ligalig
Slang Meanings
Faithful heart
Mark is such a heartthrob, that’s why he’s really attractive.
Sobrang manligalig ni Mark, kaya talagang nakakaakit siya.
Like the dripping of rain
He does that every day, like whispering sweet nothings at every step.
Araw-araw niyang ginagawa yun, parang manligalig sa bawat hakbang.
So energetic
When he's being flirty, it's just so much fun.
Kapag manligalig siya, parang ang saya saya lang.
Hitting the heart
You can't help but be a heartthrob like this, it's like targeting everyone's heart.
Hindi maiiwasang manligalig ng ganito, parang pinupuntirya mo ang puso ng lahat.