Naglipana (en. Spread)

naɡlipana

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to spread or scatter in an area.
People spread out in the area for the festival.
Naglipana ang mga tao sa lugar para sa pista.
Indicates the presence of many things in a specific area.
Trash spread everywhere on the road after the storm.
Naglipana ang mga basura sa kalsada pagkatapos ng bagyo.
Describes the spread of a disease or epidemic.
The disease spread throughout the town.
Naglipana ang sakit sa buong bayan.

Etymology

The term 'naglipana' comes from the root 'lipana' which means 'to gather' or 'to spread'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spread around
to scatter in the environment
naglipana sa paligid

Related Words

lipana
The root word of 'naglipana' referring to the act of moving or spreading.
lipana
naglaganap
A term meaning to proliferate or spread over a wider area.
naglaganap

Slang Meanings

scattered
The clothes are scattered in his/her room!
Yung mga damit, naglipana sa kuwarto niya!
too many, overflowing
The people in the mall are overflowing, that's why it's so crowded!
Ang mga tao sa mall, naglipana kaya ang sikip!
abundance
The delicious food is in abundance at the gathering!
Naglipana yung sarap ng pagkain sa handaan!