がる

がる

to show signs of being, to feel, to think

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Suffix, Godan verb with 'ru' ending
Romaji:
garu

Example Sentences

子供が新しいおもちゃを欲しがっているので、買ってあげよう。

Since the child is showing signs of wanting the new toy, let's buy it for them.

彼はいつも寒がるので、オフィスの温度を高めに設定している。

Since he always shows signs of being cold, I set the office temperature a bit higher.