Itangi (en. To mourn)

/iˈtaŋi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to express sadness or grief over the loss of a person or thing.

Many people mourned at the funeral of her grandmother.

Maraming tao ang nag-itangi sa libing ng kanyang lola.

The act of grieving and expressing emotion over the death of a loved one.

They should mourn their feelings with those who care.

Dapat nilang itangi ang kanilang mga damdamin sa mga taong nagmamalasakit.

Root word of 'tangi'

mourning

experiencing and showing sadness

nagtatangis

tangi

The act of mourning or crying.

tangi

prayers

Prayers for the deceased.

dalangin

Just outside or wandering around.

Have you eaten? Just 'itangi' for now, just chill.

Kumain ka na ba? Itangi ka na muna, mag-chill ka lang.

Got off or decided not to go in.

Why didn't you go to class? I'm just 'itangi' today.

Bakit di ka pumasok sa klase? Itangi lang ako ngayon.