Aangaanga (en. Groan)

/aŋˈŋaŋɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A type of sound that comes from pain or exhaustion.
We heard a groan from the room while he was sleeping.
Nakarinig kami ng aangaanga mula sa silid habang siya ay natutulog.
A sound coming from the nose or mouth as a sign of frustration or annoyance.
With each groan he made, it seemed like he was suffering from his situation.
Sa bawat aangaanga niya, parang nahihirapan siya sa kanyang sitwasyon.
A reactive sound coming from a person often indicating discomfort.
His groans were a sign that he needed to rest.
Ang mga aangaanga niya ay senyales na kailangan na niyang magpahinga.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'anga' which means a groan or a sound coming from the mouth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The groan of pain
Indicates the pain being experienced by a person.
Ang aangaanga ng sakit

Related Words

anga
The word 'anga' describes a sound similar to a groan and is commonly seen in creatures expressing distress.
anga

Slang Meanings

Acting aloof or showing indifference.
He's just sitting there, being aloof while munching on chips.
Andiyan lang siya, aangaanga habang may kinakain na chips.
Clueless or dumb about what's happening.
He seems so clueless about the decision he made in life.
Parang aangaanga siya sa ginawa niyang desisyon sa buhay.
Wasting time or not contributing to the conversation.
Stop being aloof, we have something important to discuss.
Tigil na ang aangaanga, may importante tayong pag-uusapan.