Ngalo (en. To raise)

/ŋaˈlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

This is one of the words that indicates an action done by a person or thing.

The child lifted his hand to get attention.

Ngalo ng kanyang kamay ang bata para makatawag pansin.

Lifting an object from a lower position to a higher position.

He raised an arm while calling his friend.

Ngalo siya ng isang braso habang tumatawag sa kanyang kaibigan.

Nanggaling ito sa salitang ugat na 'galo'.

raising of the hand

Raising the hand as a signal or to get attention.

ngalo ng kamay

lifting

The act of raising or moving to a higher position.

pag-angat

Fuming / really angry

He's flaring up again, so hot-headed.

Ngalo na naman siya, ang init ng ulo.

Peak of anger

His vision darkened, he was really at the peak of his anger.

Nagdilim na ang kanyang paningin, talagang ngalo na siya.