From root: galit
Usage Note
Kagalitan refers to a state of conflict or a specific instance of quarreling with someone. It is often used in formal or narrative contexts.
Examples
" Ayaw ko ng kagalitan. "
Natural Translation
I don't like quarrels.
Literal Translation
Don't-like I of quarrel.
" Umiwas tayo sa kagalitan. "
Natural Translation
Let us avoid quarrels.
Literal Translation
Avoid we the quarrel.
" Sa halip na lutasin ang kanilang kagalitan, lalo silang nagkalayo dahil walang gustong magpaubaya. "
Natural Translation
Instead of resolving their quarrel, they grew further apart because no one wanted to give in.
Literal Translation
In instead to resolve the their quarrel, more they grew-apart because none wanting to-give-in.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workWord family
galit has 9 related forms built from the same root.
Related Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Na vs -ng in Tagalog: The Linker Rule Made Simple
When do you use na vs -ng in Tagalog? One simple rule, with clear examples, memory tips, and common mistakes explained for English-speaking beginners.
May vs Mayroon vs Meron: Have & There Is
May vs mayroon in Tagalog finally made simple: one rule decides which to use, plus how meron and wala fit the same have and there-is family.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.
How Long Does It Take to Learn Tagalog?
Survival Tagalog takes ~3-4 weeks and comfortable conversation 6-12 months. FSI's 1,100 hours is the professional bar, not the talking-to-family bar.