Ngalngal (en. Groan)

/ˈŋalŋal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A sound that embodies feelings of pain or disappointment.

He started to groan as he felt intense pain in his back.

Nagsimula siyang ngalngal nang maramdaman ang matinding sakit sa kanyang likod.

Making noise as a reaction to an unpleasant experience.

I felt sorry for him because of his groans while working out.

Naawa ako sa kanya dahil sa mga ngalngal niya habang nag-eehersisyo.

groan of deficiency

Sound or noise stemming from feelings of lack or deficiency.

ngalngal ng kakulangan

sobbing

A sound of weeping or tearful noise, often associated with sentimentality.

hikbi

complaint

A sound or noise that arises from discomfort or pain.

daing

Fighting

They are looking for trouble and have even ascended to heaven.

Naghahanap sila ng nganga at nalangit pa.

Conflict

The bickering is spreading in the neighborhood, it seems like there's a fight again.

Kumakalat ang ngalngal sa barangay, parang may laban na naman.

Chaos

Look, there's a commotion at the corner, they're shooting already.

Ayun, nagkaroon ng ngalngal sa kanto, nagbabarilan na.