Tinggal (en. To stay)

ting-gal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of staying or living in a place.
He has stopped working and is just staying at home.
Nakahinto na siya sa trabaho at nananatili na lamang sa bahay.
Choosing to remain in a specific location.
They decided to stay here for a few days.
Nagpasya silang magtagal dito ng ilang araw.
Staying in a state or condition.
Her condition remains good even though life is hard.
Maganda ang kanyang nananatiling kalagayan kahit na mahirap ang buhay.

Etymology

Refers to the action of living or staying in a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You stay here.
You stay here.
Tinggal ka dito.
We will stay for the whole week.
We will stay for the whole week.
Tinggal tayo sa buong linggo.

Related Words

previous residence
A place where a person lived.
tinirahan
home
A place of living or family.
tahanan

Slang Meanings

Together in life or a friendship like no other.
I hope we stay together forever!
Sana maging tinggil tayo habang buhay!
Encouraging or supporting a friend in their decisions.
Just hang in there, you can do it!
Tinggal lang, kaya mo 'yan!
An expression of intimacy, implying close trust.
We're tight, bro!
Tinggal tayo, bro!