Palinlang (en. Return)

/pa.lin.laŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of returning to a place.
His return was full of joy and happiness.
Ang palinlang niya ay puno ng saya at ligaya.
A process of traveling back from a destination.
The return from the town took long due to bad weather.
Ang palinlang mula sa bayan ay nagtagal dahil sa masamang panahon.
Returning to a place, often concerning people or things.
The return of migrant workers is seen every Christmas.
Ang palinlang ng mga nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa ay nakikita tuwing Pasko.

Etymology

From the word 'palinlang' which means leaving or going home.

Common Phrases and Expressions

return to the hometown
Returning to one's hometown from another place.
palinlang ng bayan

Related Words

home
A journey home from a place.
uwi
return
A word that means to come back or return.
balik

Slang Meanings

Going back and forth or not being straightforward in conversation.
The lawyer is like palinlang, can't speak straight in his argument.
Ang abugado, parang palinlang, hindi makapagsalita ng tuwid sa kanyang argument.
Avoiding the real topic.
When asked about the debt, his answer was palinlang, he talked about other things.
Nang tanungin siya tungkol sa utang, palinlang ang kanyang sagot, nagkwento pa tungkol sa ibang bagay.
Always adjusting to the situation.
He is always palinlang in the plans, like he's unable to make the right decision.
Siya lagi niyang palinlang sa mga plano, parang hindi makapagdesisyon nang tama.