From root: langaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglangaw
nag-LA-ngaw
attracted flies
Present (Incomplete)
naglalangaw
nag-la-LA-ngaw
attracting flies
Future (Contemplated)
maglalangaw
mag-la-LA-ngaw
will attract flies
Usage Note
Maglangaw is used when food or a dirty area starts to attract houseflies, often implying neglect or lack of sanitation. It is commonly used in household contexts to warn someone that food left uncovered will soon be swarmed by insects.
Examples
" Maglalangaw ang pagkain kapag nakabukas. "
Natural Translation
The food will attract flies if it's left open.
Literal Translation
Will-attract-flies the food when left-open.
" Takpan ang pagkain para hindi maglangaw. "
Natural Translation
Cover the food so it doesn't attract flies.
Literal Translation
Cover the food so not to-attract-flies.
" Kung hindi mo lilinisin ang mesa pagkatapos kumain, tiyak na maglalangaw ito at lalapit pa ang mga langgam. "
Natural Translation
If you don't clean the table after eating, it will surely attract flies and even the ants will come close.
Literal Translation
If not you will-clean the table after to-eat, sure that will-attract-flies it and approach even the ants.
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