Pagulangin (en. To mature)

/pa-gu-la-ngin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of becoming older or more mature in a person or thing.
The maturation of children is an important part of their development.
Ang pagulangin ng mga bata ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kanilang pag-unlad.
A process of development towards full form or state.
Ideas need time to mature before they can be implemented.
Kailangan ng oras para sa mga ideya na pagulangin bago sila maipatupad.
Improvement or growth in abilities or characteristics of a person.
Parents play a significant role in the maturation of their children.
Ang mga magulang ay may malaking papel sa pagulangin ng kanilang mga anak.

Etymology

derived from the word 'ulang' meaning 'month' or 'somewhat' and 'galing' referring to the process of becoming older.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mature the mind
to have a more mature perspective or appreciation.
pagulangin ang isip

Related Words

growth
the process of developing or maturing from childhood to adulthood.
paglaki
independence
the ability to live alone and make decisions.
pagsasarili

Slang Meanings

to grow up or become more mature
You need to grow up, we're not kids anymore.
Kailangan mo nang pagulangin, hindi na tayo mga bata.
to train or take life seriously
Just grow up, you're playing around too much.
Pagulangin ka na lang, masyado ka pang naglalaro.