Mapingas (en. Flickering)

ma-ping-as

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick and short movement of the voice.

Her voice has a flickering sound that excites the listeners.

Ang kanyang boses ay may mapingas na tunog na nagpapakilig sa mga tagapakinig.

Having quick changes or flashes.

Flickering lights often occur during storms.

Madalas mangyari ang mapingas na ilaw sa panahon ng bagyo.

Spanish (pinga)

flickering emotions

Emotions that change quickly or often heat up.

mapingas na damdamin

flame

A strong fire or emotion full of vigor.

alab

Irritated or annoyed with a person or situation.

How dare he ask me that, as if he doesn't know how much I'm being irritated by him.

Ang kapal ng mukha niyang magtanong sa akin, parang hindi niya alam kung gaano ako napaparingan sa kanya.

To deceive or tell untrue statements.

Looks like we're just pretending here, even though we know he's just full of lies.

Aba, mukhang nagmamangga tayo dito, kahit alam naman nating mapingas siya.

Overly dramatic to gain attention or sympathy.

Oh come on, he's so dramatic, looks like he's just trying to get everyone's sympathy again.

Ay naku, ang drama niya, mukhang mapingas lang ulit para makuha ang simpatiya ng lahat.