Pabalagbag (en. Loosen)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Loosening or lightening of something.
I need to loosen the straps to make the shoes comfortable.
Kailangan kong pabalagbagin ang mga tali para maging komportable ang mga sapatos.
The loosening of something tight.
Why don't you loosen my belt? It's too tight.
Bakit hindi mo pabalagbagin ang aking sinturon? Masyadong mahigpit ito.
Becoming looser or no longer tight.
You should loosen the clothes if they are too tight.
Dapat mong pabalagbagin ang mga damit kung sobrang masikip ang mga ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Loosen your body.
Relax and don't hold back too much.
Pabalagbagin mo ang iyong katawan.
Loosen the shoelaces.
Adjust the laces to make it more comfortable.
Pabalagbagin ang mga tali ng sapatos.

Related Words

loosening
The process of lightening or loosening something.
pagpapaluwag
loose
A characteristic of being not tight.
maluwag

Slang Meanings

Like someone who lacks self-confidence, often feels down.
Don't be pabalagbag, you can do that!
Huwag kang pabalagbag, kaya mong gawin yan!
To back out or withdraw from a situation without thinking carefully.
Weren't you the one who volunteered? Why are you pabalagbag now?
Di ba't ikaw ang nag-volunteer? Bakit ka pabalagbag ngayon?
Confused or uncertain about a decision.
You're saying so much, it's like you're pabalagbag about what you want to do.
Ang dami mong sinasabi, parang pabalagbag ka sa gusto mong gawin.