Paglingon (en. Turning back)

pahg-ling-on

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of looking or turning back to the past.
Looking back at your memories provides inspiration.
Ang paglingon sa iyong mga alaala ay nagbibigay inspirasyon.
Reflection on a situation or experience.
Looking back at mistakes is important for growth.
Ang paglingon sa mga pagkakamali ay mahalaga para sa pag-unlad.
Referring to changes from the past to the present.
His reflection on life is full of lessons.
Ang kanyang paglingon sa buhay ay puno ng aral.

Etymology

Currently, it originates from the root word 'lingon', which means 'to turn' or 'to look' in another direction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

looking back at the past
Reflecting or judging past experiences.
paglingon sa nakaraan

Related Words

turn
The root word for looking back, referring to the action of turning or looking.
lingon
gaze
The action of identifying or observing something from a distance.
tanaw

Slang Meanings

looking around
Go ahead and look around, she might be behind you.
Sige, paglingon ka, baka nandiyan na siya sa likod.
quick check
I'll just take a quick look at my phone, maybe there’s a message.
Paglingon lang ako sa phone ko, baka may message na.