Pagngawa (en. Crying)

/paŋˈŋawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or process of crying or weeping.
I saw the child's crying when he lost his toy.
Nakita ko ang pagngawa ng bata nang mawala ang kanyang laruan.
A form of expressing emotions, often reflecting sadness or pain.
Crying is a natural response to intense sadness.
Ang pagngawa ay isang natural na pagtugon sa matinding lungkot.

Etymology

The term 'pagngawa' is derived from the word 'ngawa' which means 'to cry' or 'to weep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no crying
means not crying or without tears.
walang pagngawa

Related Words

cry
The word 'ngawa' refers to the actual act of crying.
ngawa

Slang Meanings

to do or work in a different way or style
Don't pagngawa like that, it's too complicated.
Wag kang mag-pagngawa ng ganyan, masyado na siyang complicated.
to be creative or invent solutions
You need to pagngawa to keep up with the trends.
Kailangan mong mag-pagngawa para makasunod sa trends.