Dumingas (en. Muck)

du-mi-ngas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dirty substance or filth, commonly used to describe mud or substances accumulated with excessive dirt.
The muck on the street causes sickness among people.
Ang mga dumingas sa kalye ay nagdudulot ng sakit sa mga tao.
Sticky or soft dirt mixed with water.
The muck from the river hid under the rocks.
Ang dumingas mula sa ilog ay nagtago sa ilalim ng mga bato.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dumi' which means dirt or filth and the adjective suffix '-ngas'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

muck in the dirt
Sticky dirt around an area.
dumingas sa labo

Related Words

trash
Items that are thrown away along with dirt.
basura

Slang Meanings

simbang gabi (late night mass during Christmas)
The dumingas is coming soon, I'm excited for the feasts!
Malapit na ang dumingas, excited na ako sa mga handaan!
Merry Christmas (informal)
It's dumingas, Merry Christmas to everyone!
Dumingas na, Merry Christmas sa lahat!
holiday spirit
The dumingas brings joy to the group.
Ang dumingas ay nagdadala ng saya sa barkada.