maglingaw

to enjoy; to have funverb

Alternative meanings

To have a good time or feel pleasure or joy from an activity, moment, place, or company.

Pronunciation

mahg-LEE-ngow

Root and affixes

Related to lingaw, which expresses entertainment, fun, or having a good time. Mag- forms a verbal action.

Variants or conjugations

maglingaw; malingaw; lingaw

Related words and expressions

kalipay = happiness; ganahan = to like; pahulay = rest

Meaning and usage notes

“Maglingaw” works for to enjoy or to have fun. For “to enjoy something” in the sense of liking something, a phrase with “ganahan” may also be used.