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    Ngumayngay (en. To grin or smile)

    /ŋuːmaɪŋɡaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To lift a smile with the lips, usually a sign of happiness or joy.
    He grinned while listening to the story.
    Siya ay ngumayngay habang nakikinig sa kwento.
    To form the lips into a rounded shape, often brought about by good news.
    She grinned when she found out she passed the exam.
    Ngumayngay siya nang malaman niyang makakapasa siya sa pagsusulit.
    A form of sadness or anger or mixed emotions.
    He grinned, but there was a mix of tears in his eyes.
    Ngumayngay siya, ngunit may halong pagluha sa kanyang mga mata.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grinning smile
    A type of smile accompanied by joy or associated emotions.
    ngumayngay ngiti
    grinning despite sadness
    To smile even in the face of sadness.
    ngumayngay kahit malungkot

    Related Words

    joy
    The feeling of happiness or delight.
    saya
    smile
    A pleasant sign of happiness or contentment.
    ngiti

    Slang Meanings

    Struggling or finding it hard in life
    There’s so much work today, it feels like just struggling!
    Ang daming trabaho ngayon, parang ngumayngay na lang!
    Feeling hungry or worried about food
    I’m outside, I’m just struggling with hunger.
    Nasa labas ako, ngumayngay na ako sa gutom.
    Being forced to strive or work hard
    I really need money, so I'm just hustling through gigs.
    Kailangan talaga ng pera, kaya ngumayngay ako sa mga gig.