Nakagugulang (en. Thought-provoking)
/na-ka-gu-gulang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Brings about thinking or reflection.
That movie is truly thought-provoking and gave me many things to ponder.
Ang pelikulang iyon ay talagang nakagugulang at nagbigay sa akin ng maraming bagay na dapat pag-isipan.
Stimulating or hiding new perspectives.
His speech was thought-provoking and opened the minds of the listeners.
Ang kanyang talumpati ay nakagugulang at nagbukas ng isip sa mga makikinig.
Etymology
The term 'nakagugulang' is derived from the root word 'gulang' which means acquisition of knowledge or knowledge that brings profound experience.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thought-provoking idea
An idea that prompts thought or stimulates people.
nakagugulang na ideya
Related Words
thinking
The process of analyzing and making decisions.
pag-iisip
reflection
Deep thinking or contemplation.
pagninilay
Slang Meanings
So annoying
Wow, what he did is really annoying!
Grabe, yung ginawa niya nakagugulang talaga!
Heavy on the heart
Life's so dramatic, it's really heavy on the heart!
Sobrang drama ng buhay, nakagugulang na!
Teasing or annoying
My classmates are really annoying when they joke around.
Yung mga kaklase ko, ang nakagugulang magpatawa.