linga
lingâ with stress marks
looking from side to side
Also means
Linga also refers to the sesame plant and its seeds when the stress falls on the first syllable.
Usage Note
Linga in this sense describes the act of glancing or looking around from side to side, suggesting alertness, searching, or nervousness. The reduplicated form naglilinga-linga captures someone repeatedly scanning their surroundings while waiting or feeling lost.
Examples
" Tigilan mo ang linga. "
Natural Translation
Stop looking around from side to side.
Literal Translation
Stop you the looking side to side.
" Tigilan mo ang linga. "
Natural Translation
Stop looking from side to side.
Literal Translation
Stop you the looking side to side.
" Habang naghihintay sa kanyang kaibigan, palinga-linga ang bata sa paligid na para bang natatakot na maligaw sa gitna ng siksikang pamilihan. "
Natural Translation
While waiting for his friend, the child kept looking around as if afraid of getting lost in the middle of the crowded market.
Literal Translation
While waiting for his friend, looking-around the child at surroundings that like afraid that get-lost in middle of crowded market.
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