Ngalog (en. Shake)
ngah-log
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A shaking or trembling of an object.
The shaking of the ground caused damage to many houses.
Ang ngalog ng lupa ay nagdulot ng pinsala sa maraming bahay.
The swaying or turning of an unstable object.
The boat swayed too much amidst the waves.
Masyadong malakas ang ngalog ng bangka sa gitna ng alon.
Etymology
The term is derived from the word 'alog', meaning 'to shake' or 'to sway'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ground shaking
An event where the ground trembles due to seismic activity.
ngalog ng lupa
Related Words
shake
A verb referring to the action of shaking or trembling.
alog
Slang Meanings
A person who loves to talk nonsense or without purpose, usually really joyful or crazy.
Your friend, it's so fun to listen to, totally rambling again!
Yung kasama mo, ang saya makinig, puro ngalog na naman!
A style of speaking that's filled with silliness, playful, or cheerful.
My friends are always rambunctious in our conversations.
Ang mga kaibigan ko, laging ngalog sa mga usapan namin.
Refers to people who love jokes, pranks, or humor.
They're all so goofy, they always make me laugh.
Lahat sila, puro ngalog, lagi nilang pinapatawa ako.