Umaglahi (en. To become hard)
/umag-la-hi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Aunt is a verb that means to be tough or not easily broken.
As things last, it often grows.
Habang tumatagal ang mga bagay, madalas itong umaglahi.
The breed can also refer to the process of hardening a material.
The clay springs up after drying it in the sun.
Ang luwad ay umaglahi matapos itong matuyo sa araw.
It can be used to stimulate an idea of an idea that becomes more stable or unchanged.
His stance on the issue increases over time.
Ang kanyang paninindigan tungkol sa isyu ay umaglahi sa paglipas ng panahon.
It refers to the emotion that becomes tough or not easily affected.
When he was hoping for hope, his heart sank.
Nang nawadanan siya ng pag-asa, umaglahi ang kanyang puso.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'gahi' meaning tough or difficult.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smile even when it hardens
Stay happy or positive even in difficult situations.
ngumiti kahit umaglahi
Related Words
hard
Means tough or difficult.
gahi
to harden
An action of increasing hardness or toughness of something.
tumigas
Slang Meanings
to vacay: to relax or take a break from work or other responsibilities
It's December, time to vacay and go to the beach!
Disyembre na, time na para umaglahi at mag-bacation sa beach!
to social: to join in activities or gatherings that are fun
I hope we can social at the party later, there will be a lot of people.
Sana umaglahi tayo sa party mamaya, daming tao.