Gumunita (en. Recall)

/ɡuˈmunita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Referring to a process of remembering experiences or information.
I often recall the joys of my childhood.
Madalas kong gumunita ng mga saya noong ako'y bata pa.
Having the ability to revisit past memories.
I need to recall details so I can answer correctly.
Kailangan kong gumunita ng mga detalye upang mas maayos akong makasagot.
Contemplating or reflecting on past events.
While she was meditating, she recalled important moments in her life.
Habang siya ay nagmumuni-muni, gumunita siya ng mga mahahalagang sandali sa kanyang buhay.

Etymology

It comes from the root word 'gunità' which means to remember or reflect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recall memories
reflect on past memories
gumunita ng mga alaala
reflect on the past
think about events from past times
gumunita sa nakaraan

Related Words

root word
A root word meaning remembrance or reflection.
gunità
memory
The mind's ability to store and retrieve information.
memorya

Slang Meanings

To happen or gain access to a good opportunity.
I just passed by here and I ran into new friends at the event.
Dumaan lang ako dito at gumunita ako ng mga bago kong kaibigan sa event.
To meet up or reunite.
I hope we can meet up next month for the reunion.
Sana gumunita tayo sa susunod na buwan para sa reunion.
To have a good experience.
I reminisced about our vacation at the beach; it was fun!
Nag-gunita ako sa vacation namin sa beach, ang saya!
To return to familiar places or people.
I went back to my old school; the nostalgia was overwhelming.
Nag-gunita ako sa dati kong paaralan, damang-dama ang nostalgia.