Mapangiti (en. Smirking)

/ma.pang.'i.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person or thing that has a smile accompanied by a cheerful or amusing emotion.

She is smiling while recounting her travel experience.

Siya ay mapangiti habang nagkukuwento ng kanyang karanasan sa paglalakbay.

Shows a sense of humor.

His smiling face brought joy to everyone.

Ang kanyang mapangiting mukha ay nagbigay saya sa lahat.

From the root word 'ngiti' which refers to having a smile that is exaggerated or playful.

smirking smile

A smile that shows joy or teasing.

mapangiting ngiti

smile

A simple expression of happiness typically seen on the face.

ngiti

Lying or hiding true feelings behind a smile.

Those smiles of hers seem so fake. I can't tell if they're genuine or not.

Yung mga ngiti niya, parang mga mapangiti lang. Hindi ko alam kung totoo o hindi.

Showing good vibes despite facing difficulties.

Even with problems, she can still smile through it all.

Kahit may problema siya, mapangiti pa rin siya sa kabila ng lahat.