Paglangoy (en. Swimming)

pag-la-ngoy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity or process of moving in water using the body.
I want to learn swimming in the sea.
Gusto kong matutong paglangoy sa dagat.
A form of exercise involving movement in water.
Swimming is a great exercise for health.
Ang paglangoy ay mahusay na ehersisyo para sa kalusugan.
Performing movement underwater or on the surface.
Swimming in rivers is dangerous if not done carefully.
Ang paglangoy sa mga ilog ay mapanganib kung hindi ito gawin ng maingat.

Etymology

root word: swim

Common Phrases and Expressions

Practiced swimming
Practiced the skill of swimming.
Nagsanay ng paglangoy
Swimming in the ocean
Activity of swimming in the sea.
Paglangoy sa dagat

Related Words

swim
The action of moving in water.
langoy
flow
Movement of water or objects in the water.
daloy

Slang Meanings

just a quiet swim
It's like I'm just swimming in the sea, nothing, just chill.
Parang paglangoy lang ako sa dagat, wala lang, chill lang.
going for a water adventure
Let’s swim in the pool later, that will be our water adventure!
Pag langoy tayo sa pool mamaya, 'yun ang magiging water adventure natin!
relaxing in the water
Okay, let’s swim to relax in the water after a busy week.
Sige, paglangoy tayo para makapag-relax sa tubig after ng busy week.