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    Ngalangala (en. Imbecile)

    /ŋaˈlaŋala/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person showing limited intelligence or ability.
    His behavior seems to be imbecilic in difficult situations.
    Ang kanyang asal ay tila ngalangala sa mga sitwasyong mahirap.
    Reflecting foolishness or lack of understanding.
    He can't make decisions as his thinking seems imbecilic.
    Hindi siya makagawa ng desisyon dahil tila ngalangala ang kanyang pagiisip.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The imbecile smiled
    A rare description of a person showing lack of understanding in a situation.
    Ngumiti ang ngalangala

    Related Words

    dullard
    A person who is slow-witted or not intelligent.
    dullard

    Slang Meanings

    Worried or thinking about what will happen
    Right now, I'm 'ngalangala' if I will pass the exam.
    Ngayon, nga langala ako kung makakapasa ako sa exam.
    Worried about the future
    You seem 'ngalangala' about your plans, don't you?
    Parang ngalangala ka sa mga plano mo, 'di ba?
    Deep in thought or contemplating
    Stop that 'ngalangala' of yours, you can do it!
    Tama na 'yang ngalangala mo, kaya mo 'yan!