Pagkaalog (en. Swaying)

pag-ka-a-log

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A movement or step describing the swaying of an object.
The swaying of the tree is caused by the strong wind.
Ang pagkaalog ng puno ay sanhi ng malakas na hangin.
The condition of an object that is unstable.
I noticed the swaying of the table while we were talking.
Napansin ko ang pagkaalog ng mesa habang nag-uusap kami.
Movement of a person or animal that seems to need balance.
The swaying of the child while learning to stand is normal.
Ang pagkaalog ng bata habang natututo siyang tumayo ay normal.

Etymology

Due to the root of 'kaalog', derived from 'alog' meaning 'to sway'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Swaying of the heart
Feeling the heartbeat due to emotions.
Pagkaalog ng puso

Related Words

translation
A process of transferring knowledge from one language to another.
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Slang Meanings

joy or happiness in life
My friend has so much fun when we drink together.
Sobrang pagkaalog ng barkada ko tuwing umiinom kami.
fun or something funny
Wow, that stand-up comedy was so hilarious, I was just laughing non-stop!
Naku, pagkaalog ang stand-up comedy na yan, tawa lang ako ng tawa!
pranks or strange things
Wow, a lot of crazy things happened at his birthday party!
Grabe, ang dami ng pagkaalog na nangyari sa birthday party niya!