Paggaling (en. Recovery)

paggā-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of changing from a state of illness to health.
Recovery from illness requires time and proper medication.
Ang paggaling mula sa sakit ay nangangailangan ng oras at tamang medikasyon.
The state of being completely well and healthy again.
I am glad of his recovery; he has fully recovered.
Natutuwa ako sa kanyang paggaling; siya ay tuluyan nang nakabangon.
In the context of emotions or mind, the process of rebuilding or repairing our mental state.
Healing from trauma is difficult but possible.
Ang paggaling mula sa trauma ay mahirap ngunit posible.
verb
The action of returning to health or wellness.
He needs to rest so that his body can recover quickly.
Kailangan niyang magpahinga upang mabilis na paggalingin ang kanyang katawan.

Etymology

from the root word 'galing' which means having skill or improvement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

about to recover
the condition of a person has improved after an illness or problem.
malapit nang gumaling
healing of wounds
the process of healing physical injuries.
paggaling ng sugat

Related Words

recovery
The return to a normal state or healing from illness.
pagbawi
thank you
A word of appreciation after recovery or support.
salamat

Slang Meanings

recovery or bounce back
I need to recover in my studies so I can get high grades again.
Kailangan ko ng paggaling sa aking pag-aaral para makuha ko ulit ang mataas na grado.
healing or recuperation
Healing from the wound takes time, but I can do this.
Matagal ang paggaling mula sa sugat, pero kakayanin ko 'to.
comeback or rising again
I believe there's recovery in every defeat.
Naniniwala akong may paggaling sa bawat pagkatalo.
fixing or sorting things out
I need to recover first before going back to work.
Kailangan ko munang magpaggaling bago ako bumalik sa trabaho.