Gumiling (en. Grind)

gu-mu-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of turning or rotating an object.
He ground rice using a stone.
Gumiling siya ng bigas gamit ang bato.
The process of crushing or shaping using a machine.
The machine ground the grains in the factory.
Gumiling ang makina ng mga butil sa pabrika.
Using rotation as part of a ritual or dance.
She danced in a spin during the festivity with others.
Gumiling siya sa saya ng festivity kasama ang iba.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'giling' meaning to grind or to spin one object against another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rotate the body
The act of moving in spreads or drawings the body.
gumiling ng katawan
grind quickly
Creating a lot of speed in spinning or grinding.
gumiling nang mabilis

Related Words

grind
The process of crushing or rotating objects by a machine or by hand.
giling
grinder
A person or machine that is used to grind various materials.
manggiling

Slang Meanings

Dancing or spinning quickly.
They were spinning in front of the mirror while partying.
Gumiling sila sa harap ng salamin habang nagpa-party.
Loves noise or lively gatherings.
He/She always comes alive in the celebrations in the neighborhood.
Lagi siyang gumigiling tuwing may kasiyahan sa barangay.
Overly happy or excited.
He/She spun with joy upon learning he/she got accepted into the university.
Gumiling siya nang malaman niyang matatanggap siya sa unibersidad.