Dumighay (en. Belch)
doo-mee-gahy
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates the expulsion of air from the stomach through the mouth.
He looked rude when he belched in front of everyone.
Nagmumukha siyang walang modo nang siya'y dumighay sa harap ng lahat.
To signal or show a body reaction after eating.
After eating delicious food, he couldn't help but belch.
Matapos kumain ng masarap na pagkain, siya ay hindi nakatiis at dumighay.
May be a sign of overeating or poor digestion.
People usually belch when they have eaten too much.
Kadalasang dumighay ang tao kapag sobra na ang kinakain niya.
Etymology
The word 'dumighay' comes from the root word 'dighay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
belch loudly
To make a belching sound that others can hear.
dumighay nang malakas
Related Words
belch
The sound or action of belching.
dighay
vomit
A type of expulsion of stomach contents from the mouth.
pagsuka
Slang Meanings
raised an eyebrow or questioned something
He raised his eyebrow when I told him I would start a business.
Dumighay siya nang sinabi kong magtatayo ako ng negosyo.
concentrated or thinking deeply
He was deep in thought while studying for his math exam.
Dumighay siya habang nag-aaral ng math exam.
was surprised or confused by what someone said
I was surprised by the new news about the election.
Dumighay ako sa bagong balita tungkol sa eleksyon.