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    Paglungoy (en. Sway)

    /pɐɡˈluŋoɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A movement of shaking or swinging in a rhythm.
    The swaying of the trees in the wind seemed like a dance.
    Ang paglungoy ng mga puno sa hangin ay tila isang sayaw.
    Due to the movement, it appears soft and attractive.
    The swaying of the dog while walking shows its happiness.
    Ang paglungoy ng aso habang naglalakad ay nagpapakita ng kanyang kasiyahan.
    The action of sharp movements from one side to the other.
    I saw the swaying of the river while it was raining.
    Nakita ko ang paglungoy ng ilog habang umuulan.

    Etymology

    root word: lungoy

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swaying of trees
    Means the shaking of trees in the wind.
    paglungoy ng mga puno

    Related Words

    sway
    A root word describing a lighter movement.
    lungoy
    move
    A verb referring to the action of moving.
    igalaw

    Slang Meanings

    Crowding or cramming into a place.
    The people in the MRT, there's so much crowding right now!
    Ang mga tao sa MRT, ang daming paglungoy ngayon!
    A situation where many people or things meet at the same time.
    At the corner, there's such a crowd of vehicles. It's hard for us to cross.
    Sa kanto, sobrang paglungoy ng mga sasakyan. Nahihirapan tayong makatawid.
    Overcrowding that causes stress.
    At the mall, the crowd is overwhelming. It's so hot, it's driving me crazy!
    Sa mall, ang taas ng paglungoy. Ang init, nakakabaliw!