Pumaligid (en. To circle)
/puˈmaligid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To circle means to rotate or move around an object.
We circled around the tree while playing.
Pumaligid kami sa puno habang naglalaro.
Sometimes used in the context of observing from another angle.
He circled the group to see their reaction.
Pumaligid siya sa grupo upang makita ang kanilang reaksyon.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'ligid'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to circle around
to start a rotation or process of observation.
pumaligid-ligid
Related Words
sides
refers to the vicinity or edges of an object.
ligid
Slang Meanings
to turn around or circle
He circled the corner before going home.
Pumaligid siya sa kanto bago siya umuwi.
to roam or wander around
We roamed around downtown before the concert.
Pumaligid kami sa downtown bago ang concert.
to get lost or stray
When I turned around, I got lost on the road.
Nang pumaligid ako, naligaw ako sa daan.