Lumingon (en. Look back)

lu-ming-on

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of turning or looking back.
He looked back to see who was calling him.
Lumingon siya sa likuran upang tingnan kung sino ang tumatawag sa kanya.
To analyze or remember the past.
Sometimes it's good to look back at our past to learn from our mistakes.
Minsan, magandang lumingon sa ating nakaraan upang malaman ang ating mga pagkakamali.
To search for leaves or things that have fallen behind.
He looked back to search for his missing book.
Lumingon siya para hanapin ang kanyang nawawalang libro.

Etymology

Root word: 'mingon' meaning 'to turn or to have joy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look back at the past
Remembering or analyzing past experiences.
lumingon sa nakaraan

Related Words

return
To refer again to what happened.
mabalik

Slang Meanings

Look back at where others or things are
Look back to see if they're still there.
Lumingon ka para makita kung nandiyan pa siya.
Look back at the past
Sometimes, we need to look back at past memories.
Minsan, kailangan nating lumingon sa mga nakaraang alaala.
Pay attention to the surroundings
Don't forget to look around and check on your friends.
Huwag kalimutan lumingon at tingnan ang mga kaibigan mo.