Ngumisngis (en. Smiling)

/ŋu.mis.ngis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of showing happiness through the movement of the lips and cheeks.
He smiled when he saw his friend.
Ngumisngis siya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
A gesture that suggests joy or acceptance.
She smiled at her brother's jokes.
Ngumisngis siya sa mga biro ng kanyang kapatid.

Etymology

derived from the word 'smile' with the addition of 's' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smiling even in hardship
Showing happiness even amidst challenges.
ngumisngis kahit sa hirap

Related Words

smile
A joy expressed on the face through smiling.
ngiti

Slang Meanings

To laugh or show a smile as if not caring about anything.
But despite everything, he just smiled while chaos ensued.
Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat, ngumisi lang siya habang nagkakagulo ang lahat.
Represents joy or happiness in a situation.
She smiled when she saw her favorite band on stage!
Ngumisi siya nang makita ang kanyang paboritong banda sa stage!