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    Paglinga (en. Turning)

    /pɐɡˈliŋɐ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of looking or glancing at something or someone.
    As he turned, he saw his friend.
    Sa paglinga niya, nakita niya ang kanyang kaibigan.
    A movement usually done to check the surroundings.
    Looking around is important for safety while walking on the road.
    Mahalaga ang paglinga sa kaligtasan habang naglalakad sa kalsada.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'linga' meaning to look or to glance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Looking back at the past
    Reflecting or considering past events.
    Paglinga sa nakaraan

    Related Words

    glance
    An action of quickly looking around.
    linga

    Slang Meanings

    To look, to get involved
    Hold on, just take a look at me, I just want to know what's happening.
    Teka, paglinga mo nga sa akin, gusto ko lang malaman kung anong nangyayari.
    To glance quickly
    He just glanced over there, but there was no one there.
    Nagpaglinga siya sa kabila, pero wala namang tao doon.
    A peek
    Hey, just a quick glance, he might get mad.
    Niya, paglinga lang, baka magalit siya.