Umaalog (en. To sway)

/um-a-alog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of swaying or rocking.
The mango tree sways in the strength of the wind.
Umaalog ang punong mangga sa lakas ng hangin.
The action of movement involving the body or objects.
The child sways while playing on the swings.
Ang bata ay umaalog habang naglalaro sa swings.
Can refer to the shaking of an object in its position.
The lights on the ceiling sway while there is a party.
Umaalog ang mga ilaw sa kisame habang may party.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swaying mind
A state of mind that is unstable.
umaalog na isip

Related Words

dancing
An art form of movement that often sways.
pagsasayaw

Slang Meanings

Dancing or moving energetically
Wow, the party is so fun! So many people are dancing on the dance floor!
Grabe, ang saya ng party! Ang daming umaalog sa dance floor!
Affected by emotions
Why are you so emotional? You really seem to feel what they are saying.
Bakit ka umaalog? Mukhang damang-dama mo yung sinasabi niya.
Shaky or trembling
Lacking sleep, that’s why I’m trembling from hunger.
Kulang sa tulog, kaya umaalog ako sa gutom.