Dumungaw (en. To peek)
/duˈmuŋaw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform the action of looking or peeking from a lower place.
He peeked out of the window to look outside.
Dumungaw siya sa bintana upang tignan ang labas.
To get excited or eager to look at something or someone.
The child peeked from the tree when he saw the bird.
Dumungaw ang bata sa puno nang makita niya ang ibon.
Etymology
from the root 'dungaw' meaning 'to look' or 'to peek'
Common Phrases and Expressions
peek out the window
Looking out or peeking from a window.
dumungaw sa bintana
Related Words
dungaw
The root or word that emphasizes the activity of looking or examining.
dungaw
Slang Meanings
to peek or look out from a high place
He peered out the window to see outside.
Dumungaw siya sa bintana para makita ang labas.
to wait or look with hope
I looked at the door, hoping she would arrive.
Dumungaw ako sa pinto, umaasang siya ay darating.
to join or participate in a conversation or activity
He chimed in at the meeting even though he wasn't invited.
Dumungaw siya sa meeting kahit na hindi siya invited.