EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to remove; to detach; to take off...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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/mag-tang-GAL/
FIL: Alisin ang isang bagay mula sa kinalalagyan nito; hubarin ang kasuotan; ihiwalay ang isang bahagi.
EN: to remove; to detach; to take off
This is your everyday 'take-it-off' verb. 'Magtanggal' ng sapatos pag-uwi. 'Magtanggal' ng makeup bago matulog. 'Magtanggal' ng takip ng bote. In the office context, it can also mean to fire someone ('nagtanggal sila ng mga empleyado'), which is a much less fun way to use the word.
ROOT MEANING: detached, removed, unfastened
A very common and versatile verb for any kind of removal or detachment.
🇵🇭 Pakisuyo, magtanggal ka ng sapatos bago pumasok sa bahay.
🇺🇸 Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
🇵🇭 Nagdesisyon ang kumpanya na magtanggal ng ilang posisyon para makatipid.
🇺🇸 The company decided to remove several positions to save money.
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.