Lingunin (en. To look back)

/liŋuˈnin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes looking or glancing back.
Look back at your origins to see what you have left behind.
Lingunin mo ang iyong pinanggalingan upang makita kung ano ang naiiwan mo.

Etymology

from the word 'look' meaning 'to look' or 'glance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look back at the past
the process of reflecting on past events
lingunin ang nakaraan

Related Words

glance
A quick observation or stare.
tingin
peek
A brief or quick look at something.
silip

Slang Meanings

Sexting or flirting via text
They started to lingunin each other, so now, many are asking what's going on between them.
Nagsimula na silang mag-lingunin, kaya ayan, madami nang nagtatanong kung anong nangyayari sa kanila.
Pretending to be interested
I don't like what you're doing, that's just lingunin with them!
Hindi ko gusto 'yang ginagawa mo, lingunin lang yan sa kanya!
Sort of teasing or flirting
Your 'lingunin' is so clean, you're cutting off the others but they're the only one in your heart.
Ang linis ng 'lingunin' mo, kinu-cut off mo yung iba pero siya lang ang labas sa puso mo.