From root: galit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikinagalit
i-ki-na-ga-LIT
caused anger
Present (Incomplete)
ikinagagalit
i-ki-na-ga-ga-LIT
is causing anger
Future (Contemplated)
ikagagalit
i-ka-ga-ga-LIT
will cause anger
Usage Note
Ikagalit is used to specify the exact reason or cause for someone's anger. It is most commonly seen in formal situations or written narratives to explain what triggered a person's resentment.
Examples
" Ikinagalit ng guro ang ingay. "
Natural Translation
The noise angered the teacher.
Literal Translation
Caused-anger of teacher the noise.
" Ang mali ay maaaring ikagalit ng guro. "
Natural Translation
The mistake has the potential to cause anger for the teacher.
Literal Translation
The mistake may cause-anger of teacher.
" Ang lubos na ikinagalit ng amo ay hindi ang pagkakamali kundi ang kawalan ng pananagutan ng mga empleyado nang ito ay matuklasan. "
Natural Translation
What truly angered the boss was not the mistake but the employees' lack of accountability when it was discovered.
Literal Translation
The truly caused-anger of boss is not the mistake but the lack of accountability of the employees when it was discovered.
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