magagalitin
easily angered
From root: galit
Usage Note
Magagalitin describes a person's temperament as being short-tempered or prone to anger. It is a common way to describe a cranky personality.
Examples
" Magagalitin ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is short-tempered.
Literal Translation
Easily-angered the grandfather my.
" Huwag kang magagalitin. "
Natural Translation
Don't be easily angered.
Literal Translation
Do not you easily angered.
" Naging magagalitin siya nitong mga huling buwan dahil sa sobrang pagod sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He has become short-tempered these past few months because of being overworked.
Literal Translation
Became easily-angered he these last months because of too-much tiredness in work.
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