Matigatig (en. Playful)

/ma-ti-ga-tig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A characteristic of a person who has an attractive or lively disposition.

This child is playful and always has a smile on his face.

Ang batang ito ay matigatig at laging may ngiti sa kanyang mukha.

Implying a lively behavior.

With every toy, he is playful and seems to be happy.

Sa bawat laruan, siya'y matigatig at tila nagiging masaya.

originating from the word 'matiga' meaning 'to be able to do actions or words'

playful child

referring to a child who is full of life and energy.

matigatig na bata

lively

A word used to describe someone full of life and energy.

masigla

Always busy or doing a lot of things

Wow, he has so many projects, he seems like he's always matigatig.

Grabe, ang dami niyang projects, parang matigatig lagi.

Seems like unstoppable joy or happiness

No matter what happens, his smile is still matigatig.

Kahit anong mangyari, matigatig pa rin ang ngiti niya.