Ngumawa (en. Smiled)

ngoo-mah-wah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the act of showing joy or pleasant feelings by curving the lips.
She smiled when she saw her long-lost friend arrive.
Ngumawa siya nang makita ang kanyang matagal nang kaibigang dumating.
A facial expression that suggests happiness or a pleasant feeling.
The children smiled while playing in the park.
Ngumawa ang mga bata habang naglalaro sa parke.
Showing politeness when interacting with others.
He smiled at the people around him.
Ngumawa siya sa mga tao sa paligid niya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to create a smile
to find a way to be happy
ngumawa ng ngiti

Related Words

smile
A part of the face that is visible when you smile, a symbol of happiness.
ngiti
happy
Having joy or happiness.
masaya

Slang Meanings

Busy
I've been so busy in my life, yet I still get nothing.
Ang dami ko nang ngumawa sa buhay ko, wala pa ring napapala.
Acting wild like an animal
People were so lively having fun at the event!
Ang saya ng mga tao habang ngumawa sa saya sa event!
Just fooling around
We were just fooling around and having so much fun.
Sobrang ngumawa lang kami at ang saya-saya.