Mapagnuynoy (en. To delay)

/ma.paʔ.ɡnu.ɲoj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The slowing down of an event or occurrence that should have been quick.

His call is becoming delayed due to excessive talking.

Ang kanyang pagtawag ay nagiging mapagnuynoy dahil sa mahabang pagsasalita.

An action that describes waiting or disregarding time.

He is delaying while his friends are working.

Siya ay mapagnuynoy habang nagtatrabaho ang kanyang mga kaibigan.

Waiting for a specific occasion that seems endless.

He loves to delay his home repairs.

Mahilig siyang mapagnuynoy sa kanyang mga pag-aayos sa bahay.

not delaying

not hindering or accelerating the process.

hindi mapagnuynoy

waiting

the activity of waiting or expecting.

paghihintay

Whispers secrets about feelings or people

Wow, I had a chat with him, he's such a gossip!

Grabe, nakachika ko siya, sobrang mapagnuynoy eh!

Loves to say 'wait, let me share a story'

No wonder he's always noticed, he's such a storyteller!

Kaya pala lagi siyang napapansin, mapagnuynoy kasi!

The one who talks about events or dramas around

He's the go-to person for news, he's a gossip.

Siya ang go-to person kapag may balita, mapagnuynoy siya.