Dumaing (en. Complain)

du-ma-ing

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of resisting or opposing a situation that causes distress.
He complained about the bad treatment from his boss.
Siya ay dumaing tungkol sa masamang trato ng kanyang boss.
The expression of feelings that contain a complaint.
He came to complain at the meeting about the lack of facilities.
Dumating siya upang dumaing sa pulong tungkol sa kakulangan ng pasilidad.
Stating the lack of knowledge about something important.
He has long complained about the misunderstandings in his family.
Matagal na siyang dumaing sa hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanyang pamilya.

Etymology

The term 'dumaing' originates from the word 'dumaing' which means to complain or to lament.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Go on, complain now!
Do not hesitate to express your feelings.
Sige na, dumaing ka na!

Related Words

dumaing
The root word related to great suffering or lamentation.
dumain
sumbong
A way of reporting or pointing out the wrong experienced.
sumbong

Slang Meanings

expressing sorrow or complaining about a situation
He seemed to bemoan his life problems earlier.
Parang dumaing siya kanina sa kanyang mga problema sa buhay.
when one expresses grievances or discontent
I couldn't hold back anymore, I stood up and vented in front of everyone.
Hindi na ako makapagpigil, tumayo na ako at dumaing sa harapan ng lahat.
to express thoughts in annoyance or anger
Stop complaining so much, you're being too dramatic!
Huwag kang dumaing nang dumaing, masyado ka namang OA!