From root: sigla
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
siniglahan
si-nig-la-HAN
added energy to
Present (Incomplete)
sinisiglahan
si-ni-sig-la-HAN
adding energy to
Future (Contemplated)
sisiglahan
si-sig-la-HAN
will add energy to
Usage Note
Siglahan is used when adding enthusiasm, energy, or liveliness to an event, performance, or atmosphere. It often implies making a situation more spirited or vibrant, such as during a community gathering or a dull program.
Examples
" Siglahan mo ang party. "
Natural Translation
Liven up the party.
Literal Translation
Add-energy-to you the party.
" Kailangan mong siglahan ang klase. "
Natural Translation
You need to add energy to the class.
Literal Translation
Need you add-energy-to the class.
" Nagdala sila ng tugtog at sayaw para siglahan ang programa na unti-unti nang nawawalan ng buhay. "
Natural Translation
They brought music and dancing to liven up the program that was slowly losing its energy.
Literal Translation
Brought they of music and dance to add-energy-to the program that slowly already losing of life.
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