Isungalngal (en. To laugh)

/i-suŋ-al-ŋal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that shows laughter or joy.
She laughed joyfully upon seeing her friends.
Siya ay isungalngal nang makita ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
The action of laughing due to a funny event.
People laughed at the show.
Nag-isungalngal ang mga tao sa palabas.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sungalngal' meaning 'happiness' or 'joy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laughing with joy
laughing in happiness
isungalngal sa saya

Related Words

smile
A way of showing happiness through the movement of the mouth.
ngiti
laugh
The sound or action of laughing.
tawa

Slang Meanings

Gossiper; someone who loves to meddle in others' lives.
That nosy person is gossiping about everyone's lives in our neighborhood.
Ang asungot na 'yan, isungalngal sa lahat ng buhay ng kapitbahay namin.
Spreading bad or undesirable news.
Why do you keep spilling negative things about him? He might lose trust in you.
Bakit parang isungalngal ka ng isungalngal sa kanya? Baka mawala na ang tiwala niya sa'yo.