Magalitan (en. To scold)

/ma.ɡa.ɭi.tan/

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

to give a lesson or correct someone's behavior
He needs to be reprimanded so he can learn right from wrong.
Kailangan siyang magalitan para malaman niya ang tama at mali.
to be strict or stern
He gets strict with his students when they don't follow the rules.
Siya ay magalitan sa kanyang mga estudyante kapag hindi sila sumusunod sa mga patakaran.
to speak harshly or angrily
He got mad at me so he snapped at me for an unexpected reason.
Nagalit siya sa akin kaya't nagalit siya at magalitan ako sa hindi ko inaasahang dahilan.
to say something corny or harsh
Don't snap at me if I want to say something you won't like.
Huwag kang magalitan sa akin kung may gusto akong sabihin na hindi mo magustuhan.