Magpangiti (en. To smile)

mak-pang-i-ti

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of forming a smile on the face.
He wants to smile in front of his friends.
Nais niyang magpangiti sa harap ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
Having a happy expression through smiling.
Her smile brought light to the room.
Ang kanyang magpangiti ay nagdala ng liwanag sa silid.
Showing joy or happiness through a smile.
She smiled even in complicated situations.
Nagpangiti siya kahit sa mga masalimuot na sitwasyon.

Etymology

from the root word 'ngiti' meaning to express happiness or joy through a smile.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smile at each other
showing happiness or creating a good rapport through smiles.
magpangiti sa isa't isa
make people smile
bring joy to others through a smile.
magpangiti ng mga tao

Related Words

smile
The act or expression of showing happiness using a smile.
ngiti
smiled
The equivalent verb of magpangiti, meaning to make a smile.
ngumiti

Slang Meanings

to make someone laugh
Go, make him smile so he won't be sad!
Sige, magpangiti ka na sa kanya para di siya malungkot!
to entertain or make jokes
Of course, I can make people smile with my jokes!
Siyempre, kaya akong magpangiti ng mga tao sa aking mga jokes!
to give a smile
You're great! You can make someone smile even when there are problems.
Ang galing mo! Nakakapagpangiti ka kahit na may problema.