Magmukmok (en. To sulk)

mag-muk-mok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that shows having grievances or sad feelings.

He sulked in his room after the misunderstanding with his friend.

Nagmagmukmok siya sa kanyang silid matapos ang hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanyang kaibigan.

The act of sitting or standing alone with a sullen expression.

I saw her sulking in the corner of the park, seemingly alone and lost in thought.

Nakita ko siyang nagmukmok sa kanto ng parke, tila nag-iisa at nag-iisip.

From the word 'mukmok' meaning sad or sulking, the prefix 'ma-' indicates the action.

sulk in the corner

to feel sad in a quiet place

magmukmok sa sulok

mukmok

The behavior of being sad or sulking.

mukmok

tampo

A temporary grievance towards a person that can lead to sulking.

tampo

to pout or to have a sad face

He sulked because he didn't get to attend the event.

Nagmukmok siya kasi hindi siya nakapasok sa event.

to be moody or irritable

Don't sulk anymore, let's go watch a movie!

Huwag ka na magmukmok, tara na at manood ng sine!