Tanggal (en. Remove)

/taŋgal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of removing or lowering something.
Remove the dirt from the table.
Tanggalin mo ang mga dumi sa mesa.
The action of evicting something from a place or situation.
We need to remove the obstacles from the road.
Kailangan nating tanggalin ang mga hadlang sa daan.
The act of detaching or taking away parts.
Remove the lid of the box before opening it.
Tanggalin ang takip ng kahon bago buksan ito.

Etymology

Spanish: 'tangere' meaning 'to remove' or 'take off'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gone already
It means that something is already missing.
tanggal na
pain has been removed
It means the pain is gone or no longer felt.
tanggal ang sakit

Related Words

removal
The process of taking away or removing something.
pagtanggal
to remove
A verb that means a more active form of 'tanggal' referring to the action of removal.
tanggalin

Slang Meanings

remove
Get that out of your mind.
Tanggalin mo na yan sa isip mo.
subtract
Take your emotions out of that.
Tanggalan mo ng emosyon 'yan.
leave
Leave him out of your life.
Tanggalin mo na siya sa buhay mo.
removal
Get rid of all the negative vibes!
Tanggalin mo na ang lahat ng negative vibes!