Magtungayaw (en. To act disgracefully)

/mag-tung-a-yaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to act without consideration or order.
Don't act disgracefully in front of people, behave properly.
Huwag magtungayaw sa harap ng mga tao, magpaka-maayos ka.
Refers to behavior that involves disrespecting others.
His disgraceful behavior angered those around him.
Ang kanyang magtungayaw ay nagdulot ng galit sa mga nakapaligid sa kanya.
Engaging in something unacceptable by moral or social standards.
To act disgracefully in public places is unacceptable.
Ang magtungayaw sa pampublikong lugar ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't act disgracefully
This means do not show rude or disgraceful behavior.
Huwag magtungayaw

Related Words

rude
A word referring to being impolite or failing to get along.
bastos
behavior
Refers to the conduct or actions of a person.
asal

Slang Meanings

to make noise or raise one's voice
Why are you so noisy? It's like you're the only ones here, you're all magtungayaw!
Bakit ang ingay niyo? Parang kayo lang ang mga tao dito, nagmagtungayaw kayo!
to have fun or party
We should magtungayaw later, it's David's birthday!
Dapat tayo magtungayaw mamaya, birthday ni David!