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    Dumunghal (en. To crouch down)

    /duˈmuŋɡhal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    the action of lowering the body of a person into a kneeling or prostrate position
    He crouched down to see the things under the table.
    Dumunghal siya upang tingnan ang mga bagay sa ilalim ng mesa.
    the act of making a motion that aims to be closer to the ground
    He crouched down when he saw his favorite animal on the ground.
    Dumunghal siya nang makita ang kangyang paboritong hayop sa lupa.
    the action of bracing or avoiding potential danger from a height
    He crouched down when he saw something falling from above.
    Dumunghal siya nang makakita ng isang bagay na nahuhulog mula sa itaas.

    Etymology

    root word: unghal

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I crouched down
    to make an action of lowering oneself to the ground or bending down
    dumunghal ako

    Related Words

    root word
    a root word that describes the action of bending or lowering the body
    unghal

    Slang Meanings

    Doing something inappropriate or indecent.
    You're acting like a fool in front of people, aren't you ashamed?
    Parang dumunghal ka sa harap ng tao, hindi ba nahihiya?
    Mixing things that don’t go together.
    Her outfit is such a mess, it's like a mishmash.
    Ang gulo ng kanyang outfit, parang dumunghal lang.