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    Ngumanga (en. To smile)

    ŋʊˈmɐŋɐ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A action expressed by the movement of the lips.
    He smiled in delight when he saw his friend.
    Ngumanga siya sa tuwa nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
    Shows happiness or shared emotion through facial expression.
    She smiled while listening to the funny story.
    Ngumanga siya habang nakikinig sa nakakatawang kwento.
    A form of expression of emotion or reaction.
    When she is happy, she smiles unconsciously.
    Kapag natutuwa siya, nag-ngumanga siya ng hindi namamalayan.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'ngiti'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Smile and grin
    To show happiness or joy.
    Ngumiti at ngumanga

    Related Words

    smile
    The action of raising the lips in a pleasant way.
    ngiti

    Slang Meanings

    fooled
    It seems like he was fooled by our jokes, he looks so dumb.
    Parang ngumanga siya sa jokes natin, akala mo ang tanga-tanga.
    astonished
    He was astonished when he saw the big house, so amazed!
    Ngumanga siya nang makita ang malaking bahay, sobrang amazed!
    speechless
    Wow, I was just speechless at how beautiful she is.
    Grabe, ngumanga na lang ako sa kakaganda niya, walang masabi.
    in disbelief
    I was just in disbelief at the news she said!
    Ngumanga na lang ako sa sinabi niyang balita, hindi makapaniwala!