Ngusngos (en. Snout)

/ŋuːsŋos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The part of an animal's face suitable for breathing and eating.

The pig's snout is very large and powerful.

Ang ngusngos ng baboy ay masyadong malalaki at makapangyarihan.

A form or type of adjective that refers to care or behavior towards animals.

His snout was full of nature and care for the birds.

Ang kanyang ngusngos ay puno ng kalikasan at pag-aalaga para sa mga ibon.

root word: nguso (mouth) + ngos (snout), compound word

animal snout

refers to a specific part of an animal's face used for eating and breathing

ngusngos ng hayop

mouth

The part of the face of a human or animal where the nose is located.

nguso

Gossip (someone who loves to meddle in others' lives)

Wow, Lisa is so happy about gossiping about Mark's life.

Grabe si Lisa, ang saya saya niya sa pag-ngusngos tungkol sa buhay ni Mark.

Talking about trivial things (a conversation without depth)

It felt like we were just talking about trivial stuff earlier, the conversation had no point.

Parang nag-ngusngos lang kami kanina, wala namang kwenta ang pinag-usapan.