Nganga (en. Gaping)

ngáŋga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of being unable to speak or confused.

He was puzzled by what he heard and fell silent, seemingly gaping.

Nagtataka siya sa kanyang narinig at tumahimik, tila nganga.

The condition of having one's mouth open, as if gazing at nothing.

Because of the surprise, he was gaping upward.

Dahil sa sorpresa, siya ay nganga na nakatingala.

gaping in shock

To feel utter shock with no words to say.

nganga sa gulat

gaping-gaping

A gestural act of opening the mouth wherein the person gaping seems confused or struggling in a situation.

nganga-nganga

In disbelief or unable to believe a situation.

Wow, I'm in disbelief with what my friend did, I never thought that would happen!

Grabe, nganga ako sa ginawang stunt ng kaibigan ko, di ko akalain yun!

Not doing anything or just idle.

Where are you? It's been a while since you posted. Are you just hanging around?

Saan ka? Ang tagal mong hindi nagpo-post. Naka-nganga ka lang ba diyan?

In a state of confusion, unable to make decisions.

I don't know what to prioritize, I'm just in a state of confusion.

Hindi ko alam kung anong uunahin, parang nganga na lang ako.