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    Ngumakngak (en. To squawk)

    /ŋumakŋak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A sound made by an animal, often used to show feeding or a sign of fear.
    The crow squawked from above the tree.
    Ang uwak ay ngumakngak sa itaas ng puno.
    A form of communication among birds or animals.
    The birds squawk when they are hungry.
    Ang mga ibon ay ngumakngak kapag nagugutom sila.
    Refers to loud sounds made by a person or animal.
    He made a squawking noise out of anger.
    Umimik siya ng ngumakngak sa galit.

    Etymology

    It originates from the word 'ngumak' meaning 'to continue' or 'to live' combined with 'ngak' indicating sound or noise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    squawking like a bird
    making loud sounds or noise like a bird.
    ngumakngak na parang ibon

    Related Words

    ngumak
    A verb meaning 'to continue' or 'to live.'
    ngumak

    Slang Meanings

    To make noise or talk slowly and hard to understand.
    Don't just mumble, listen to what I'm saying!
    Huwag kang ngumakngak, makinig ka naman sa sinasabi ko!
    To complain or whine in a seemingly pointless way.
    You're just mumbling a lot about your problems, but you aren't doing anything.
    Ang dami mong ngumakngak tungkol sa problema mo, pero wala ka namang ginagawa.