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    Ngumata (en. To smile)

    /ŋuˈmata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of expressing happiness or good feelings by opening the lips.
    He smiled when he saw his long-time friend.
    Ngumata siya nang makita ang kanyang matagal nang kaibigan.
    To perform a smile.
    The children smiled while playing.
    Ngumata ang mga bata sa paglalaro.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    please smile
    A request to show a smile.
    ngumiti ka naman

    Related Words

    smile
    A facial expression that typically follows a smile.
    ngiti
    laugh
    A sound that comes from joy or happiness often accompanied by a smile.
    tawa

    Slang Meanings

    Laughter or mockery
    Sometimes, he just laughed at my jokes that day.
    Minsan, ngumata lang siya sa mga jokes ko nung araw na 'yon.
    To shake one's head or disagree
    He just shook his head when I asked him if he wanted to join.
    Ngumata lang siya nang tanungin ko siya kung gusto niya sumali.
    Due to annoyance or disappointment
    I sighed when I found out he wouldn't come.
    Ngumata ako nang malaman kong hindi siya darating.