Mapaglayagan (en. Pacifier)

/ma.paɡ.la.ja.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to soothe a baby.
He used a pacifier to calm down his child.
Gumamit siya ng mapaglayagan para tahimik ang kanyang anak.

Etymology

From the root word 'layag'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Need a pacifier
Indication that the baby needs calm or comfort.
Kailangan ng mapaglayagan

Related Words

baby
A young human who has not yet grown up.
sanggol

Slang Meanings

too happy or lively
That storm was mapaglayagan, but the people outside were so happy.
Ang bagyong iyon ay mapaglayagan, pero ang saya ng mga tao sa labas.
endless fun or silliness
At their party, everything was mapaglayagan, laughter was continuous.
Sa party nila, mapaglayagan ang lahat, walang humpay ang tawa.