From root: galit
Usage Note
Pagalit describes an action done in an angry manner. For example, Pagalit siyang sumagot means he/she answered angrily.
Examples
" Pagalit siyang umalis. "
Natural Translation
He left angrily.
Literal Translation
Angrily he-link leave.
" Pagalit siyang nagsalita. "
Natural Translation
He/She spoke angrily.
Literal Translation
Angrily he/she spoke.
" Pagalit na isinara ng ama ang pinto matapos marinig ang kasinungalingan ng anak. "
Natural Translation
The father angrily shut the door after hearing his child's lie.
Literal Translation
Angrily link closed of father the door after heard the lie of child.
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