Umalialigid (en. To sway)

/u.má.lia.ligid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of circling or moving around a place.
He swayed around the fire while his friends were talking.
Umalialigid siya sa paligid ng apoy habang nagkukuwentuhan ang mga kaibigan.
To show uncertainty or hesitation while following a decision.
He wavered in his decision about choosing a college course.
Umalialigid siya sa kanyang desisyon sa pagpili ng kurso sa kolehiyo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sway on the ground
the act of moving or flowing around like the wind
umalialigid sa lupa

Related Words

disturbed
It describes a state of anxiety or shock.
maligalig

Slang Meanings

Avoiding or being cautious around people or situations.
It seems like you're avoiding your friends, what happened?
Parang umalialgid ka sa mga tropa mo, anong nangyari?
Worried or confused.
I'm confused about our plans later, I don't know what you want to do.
Umalialgid ako sa mga plano natin mamaya, di ko alam kung anong gusto mong gawin.
Getting heated or caught in the middle of chaos.
The conversation is getting heated, I don't want to get involved.
Umalialgid na ang usapan, ayaw ko na makialam.