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    Luminggit (en. Sigh)

    /lumíngɡit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sound created when air escapes from the lungs.
    His sigh expressed his sadness.
    Ang kanyang luminggit ay nagpapahayag ng kanyang kalungkutan.
    A sign of weariness or heavy thoughts.
    He began to sigh upon hearing the news.
    Nagsimula siyang luminggit nang marinig ang balita.
    A melody whispering to the heart in reflection.
    Her sigh seemed to resonate with memories.
    Ang kanyang luminggit ay tila makatawid sa mga alaala.

    Etymology

    From the root 'hingit' meaning to be heard or cried out.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whispering emotions
    to express emotions in a quiet manner.
    lumingsik ng damdamin

    Related Words

    sigh
    A sound coming from breathing often used to express feelings.
    hingit
    reflection
    A form of awareness or pondering that leads to deep contemplation.
    usig

    Slang Meanings

    suddenly thought of something
    When he said that, I suddenly thought of the right answer.
    Nung sinabi niya 'yun, bigla akong luminggit at naisip ko na ang tamang sagot.
    thought carefully
    Before we left, I thought carefully if I was sure about the decision.
    Bago kami umalis, luminggit muna ako kung sigurado ba ako sa desisyon.