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    Paligkas (en. Hesitate)

    /paliɡkas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of having doubts in a decision or action.
    He hesitated in his decision to change jobs.
    Paligkas siya sa kanyang desisyon kung lilipat ng trabaho.
    Uncertain about the next steps.
    He hesitated when asked what to do next.
    Paligkas siya nang tanungin kung anong dapat gawin sunod.
    The reluctance to speak or act.
    He hesitated to give his opinion during the meeting.
    Paligkas siya sa pagbigay ng opinyon sa pulong.

    Etymology

    Ingles: 'paligkas'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hesitation in decision
    Doubt in the decision made.
    paligkas sa desisyon

    Related Words

    doubt
    A state of uncertainty or disbelief.
    pagdududa
    obstacle
    A situation having obstacles that cause hesitation.
    tinatagilid

    Slang Meanings

    Crafting a quiet way to get closer.
    He's practicing that paligkas to catch Crush's attention.
    Pina-practice niya yung paligkas para makuha yung atensyon ni Crush.
    Interfering or scheming in someone else's situation.
    Don't meddle, I'm looking forward to that paligkas of theirs.
    Huwag ka nang makialam, nananabik kasi ako sa paligkas na 'yan niya.
    Being sly or clever in getting what one wants.
    His paligkas is like a ninja, you don't know what he wants.
    Ang paligkas niya parang ninja, hindi mo alam kung anong gusto niya.