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    Ngitian (en. Smile)

    /ŋgitɪ'an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A facial expression commonly made to show happiness or joy.
    Her smile brightened the dark room.
    Ang kanyang ngitian ay nagbigay ng liwanag sa madilim na silid.
    The act of smiling, often accompanied by a sound that may be a laugh.
    I saw her friend's smile while they were chatting.
    Nakita ko ang ngitian ng kanyang kaibigan habang nagkukuwentuhan sila.
    A symbol of friendship or understanding between people.
    His smile seemed to say many things.
    Ang ngitian niya ay tila nagsasabi ng maraming bagay.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'ngiti' meaning 'to smile'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smile of victory
    A smile that expresses victory or happiness in achieving something.
    ngiting-tagumpay

    Related Words

    smile
    The act of smiling, typically based on emotional state.
    ngiti
    laughter
    Loud laughter often accompanied by smiling.
    halakhak

    Slang Meanings

    to smile
    He said, 'Just smile, you can do it!'
    Sabi niya, 'Mangiti ka lang, kaya mo yan!'
    to smile faintly or bashfully
    It seems like he was just smiling bashfully in front of his crush.
    Parang nag-ngiti-ngiti lang siya sa harap ng crush niya.
    overwhelming happiness or excitement, often used in romantic contexts
    She was so happy while smiling with her boyfriend, totally giddy!
    Ang saya saya niya habang nag-ngitian sila ng boyfriend niya, kilig na kilig!