Palangoy (en. Swimmer)

/pa.laŋ.ɡoj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who loves or is skilled at swimming.

He is an excellent swimmer who participates in competitions.

Siya ay isang mahusay na palangoy na lumalahok sa mga kompetisyon.

A person who is learning or practicing swimming.

This swimmer is training for the upcoming competition.

Ang palangoy na ito ay nagsasanay para sa darating na paligsahan.

to swim

the action of diving or entering the water to swim.

magpalangoy

swimming

The activity of swimming in water.

paglangoy

swimmer

A more common term referring to people swimming in water.

palanguy

it's as if everything is already caught

Everything about your plans is caught, did you think you wouldn’t get caught?

Palangoy na ang lahat ng plano mo, akala mo ba hindi ka mahuhuli?

very agile or extremely quick

His swimming in basketball is like he’s not afraid of getting knocked down.

Ang palangoy niya sa basketball, parang hindi natatakot matumbahan.

just seems to focus on something

His swimming in the discussion leaves so many questions hanging.

Ang palangoy niya sa usapan, ang daming nabibitin na tanong.