From root: wala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagwala
nag-wa-LA
went wild
Present (Incomplete)
nagwawala
nag-wa-wa-LA
going wild
Future (Contemplated)
magwawala
mag-wa-wa-LA
will go wild
Usage Note
Magwala is used when someone loses control of their emotions or behavior, often involving a physical or verbal outburst due to anger, intoxication, or frustration. It can also describe a toddler having a tantrum or a person acting recklessly in a social setting.
Examples
" Nagwala ang bata sa tindahan. "
Natural Translation
The child threw a tantrum in the store.
Literal Translation
Went-wild the child at store.
" Mahirap magwala kung maraming tao. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to go wild if there are many people.
Literal Translation
Hard go-wild if many person.
" Nagwala siya nang malaman niyang niloko siya ng pinagkatiwalaan niyang kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He went berserk when he found out that the friend he trusted had deceived him.
Literal Translation
Went-wild he when found-out he that deceived him the trusted his friend.
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