Naigagalaw (en. Moving)

/naɪgɐgɐlaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
a verb that indicates a state of motion.
People are moving in time with the music.
Ang mga tao ay naigagalaw sa salin ng musika.
indicates the transfer from one place to another.
The vehicle is moved from one side of the road to the other.
Ang sasakyan ay naigagalaw mula sa isang gilid ng kalsada patungo sa kabila.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'galaw' with affixes 'na-' and 'i-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

The body is movable
The body has the ability to move or rotate.
Naigagalaw ang katawan

Related Words

movement
An act or action that indicates motion or movement.
galaw

Slang Meanings

moving
He was quiet before, but now he's moving around in the pool hall.
Dati ay tahimik lang siya, pero ngayon ay naigagalaw na siya sa bilyaran.
active
He's been moving around to events lately, it's like he's always in party mode.
Naging naigagalaw na siya sa mga events lately, puro parties na akala mo laging naka-party mode.
becoming lively
Since the gang arrived, everything in the house is moving with excitement.
Simula nang dumating ang tropa, naigagalaw na ang lahat sa bahay.