Ngumungo (en. Murmur)
/ŋuˈmuŋɡo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or statement said quietly or hard to hear.
He murmured in the corner as if no one could hear.
May ngumungo siya sa sulok na parang walang nakakarinig.
A sound that comes from the mouth often accompanied by distractions or pondering thoughts.
He murmured words I could not understand.
Ngumungo siya ng mga salitang hindi ko maintindihan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
murmur to oneself
Whispering to oneself or speaking quietly to oneself.
ngumungo sa sarili
Related Words
shout
A sound that is louder and a more direct expression compared to murmuring.
bulyaw
Slang Meanings
pretending to be happy but actually sad
That's why he's laughing, I thought he was happy, but he's actually sad.
Kaya pala siya ngumungo, akala ko masaya siya, pero malungkot pala.
teasing because it's annoying
He was just acting silly in front of his crush, that's normal.
Ngumungo lang siya sa harap ng crush niya, natural lang yun.
celebrating for no reason
Out of sheer joy, we laughed anytime.
Sa sobrang saya, ngumungo kami kahit anong oras.