Pagkaligta (en. Forgetfulness)

pag-ka-lig-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of not remembering or lack of understanding about something.
Forgetting his name caused concern.
Ang pagkaligta sa kanyang pangalan ay nagdulot ng pagkabahala.
The process of not retaining information or experiences.
Because of his forgetfulness, his memories were erased.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkaligta, nawasak ang kanyang mga alaala.
A natural reaction of the mind that comes with aging.
Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging.
Ang pagkaligta ay normal na bahagi ng pagtanda.

Etymology

Root word from 'ligta' meaning 'saved' with the prefix 'pag-' indicating a process or condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I have forgotten
Nakalimutan ko na
nakalimutan ko na
Don't forget
Huwag kalimutan
huwag kalimutan

Related Words

memory
The ability of the mind to store and retrieve information.
memorya
memory
A term for information or experiences recorded in the mind.
alaala

Slang Meanings

not noticed anymore
After I forgot my assignment, I was late for class again.
Pagkaligta ko sa assignment ko, late na naman ako sa klase.
neglected
Everything was forgotten, I just wonder why there's no decent food here.
Pagkaligta na ang lahat, nagtataka na lang ako kung bakit wala nang maayos na pagkain dito.
slipped my mind
It's embarrassing because I forgot to return the book to my friend.
Nakakahiya kasi pagkaligta ko na ibalik yung libro sa kaibigan ko.