paglangoy
The Filipino word for the English noun swimming is paglangoy.
paglangoy refers to the human activity of moving oneself through water.
Meaning: human activity of moving oneself through water (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the root langoy (swim) and the prefix pag-, which turns the verb into a noun representing the act or activity.
Which one should you use?
While paglangoy is the noun for the activity itself, other forms of the root are used for different grammatical functions. For example, langoy is the root word used in various conjugated verb forms and naglalangoy is the present tense conjugation. In contrast, lumalangoy is the verb form used specifically to describe the action of someone currently swimming.
How does it change in a sentence?
paglangoy functions as a noun. If you wish to describe the action of a person currently swimming, you should use the verb form lumalangoy.
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, Filipinos might say they are 'going for a swim' by using the word ligo, which literally means 'bath' or 'shower'.
- In the Philippines, people often use the English word 'swimming' as a loanword instead of paglangoy when talking about a social outing or a trip to a resort.
- In casual conversation, if someone asks if you know how to swim, they might ask 'Marunong ka bang lumangoy?', using the word 'marunong' which typically means 'to know' a skill or a subject.
Examples in context
- Libangan ko ang paglangoy.Swimming is my hobby.This sentence shows how to use paglangoy to describe a hobby.Tatoeba #11317429 by qwertzu, translation #270881 by CK
- Ipinagbabawal ang paglangoy sa lawa.Swimming in the pond is forbidden.This sentence shows how to use paglangoy to state that an activity is forbidden.Tatoeba #11571410 by qwertzu, translation #11552472 by mollydot
- Kami ay pupunta sa dagat upang lumangoyWe are going to the beach to swim
- Mahusay siya sa paglangoy.He is good at swimming.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their weekend plans at a park.
- AngelaGusto mo ba ang paglangoy sa dagat?Do you like swimming in the sea?
- RicardoOo, mahilig ako sa paglangoy.Yes, I love swimming.
- AngelaSama ka sa amin bukas?Will you come with us tomorrow?
- RicardoSige, sasama ako sa inyo.Sure, I will join you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
