Ngayasngas (en. Mumbling)

na-ya-sngas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The expression of words in an unclear and hard-to-hear manner.

He sat in the corner and mumbled as he thought.

Umupo siya sa sulok at nag-ngayasngas habang nag-iisip.

unheard mumbling

mumbling that cannot be heard clearly

hindi marinig na ngayasngas

rumor

A form of indirect speech that often contains unverified information.

sabi-sabi

exaggerate or embellish a story

Juan's story was so exaggerated, it's no longer believable.

Sobrang ngayasngas ni Juan sa kwento niya, hindi na ito kapanipaniwala.

to boast or brag

He always brags about his achievements.

Palagi na lang siyang ngayasngas tungkol sa kanyang mga achievement.

to speak highly, but with a hint of sarcasm

You're amazing! You sing so 'great', huh?

Ang galing mo! Sobrang ngayasngas kang kumanta, ha?