Bumungisngis (en. To grin)

/buˈmuŋ.isŋis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that expresses a smile with sound.

He grinned upon seeing his friend.

Siya ay bumungisngis nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.

The act of smiling that usually indicates happiness or joy.

He grinned while telling his experiences.

Bumungisngis siya habang nagkukwento ng kanyang mga karanasan.

A form of smiling that is full of joy.

His grin is contagious.

Ang kanyang bumungisngis ay nakakahawa.

root word 'ngisngis' meaning 'to smile with sound.'

grinning with joy

smiling with happiness or delight.

bumungisngis sa saya

smile

A form of expressing happiness through the lips.

ngiti

laughter

The sound or voice that comes out when laughing.

tawa

to smile in a happy or funny way

He's so quick to smile at my jokes!

Grabe siya, ang bilis niyang bumungisngis sa mga jokes ko!

showing off with a smile or an exaggerated smile

When she saw her crush, she immediately smiled widely.

Nung nakita niya 'yung crush niya, agad siyang bumungisngis.

avoiding a serious situation with a smile

Despite the tension, he smiled to lighten the mood.

Sa kabila ng tensyon, nag-bumungisngis siya para mapawi ang sakit.