Pagngingitngit (en. Glimmer)

/paɡ.ni.ɡin.tɪŋ.ɡit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A faint or weak light.
The glimmer of the moonlight on the ocean is beautiful.
Ang pagngingitngit ng buwan sa karagatan ay napakaganda.
A sign of hope or good things to come.
The glimmer of the stars reminds us of our dreams.
Ang pagngingitngit ng mga bituin ay nagpapaalala sa atin ng ating mga pangarap.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'ngitngit' which means a small coastal area.

Common Phrases and Expressions

glimmer of the stars
The light coming from the stars at night.
pagngingitngit ng mga bituin

Related Words

glimmer
The primary form of pagngingitngit, meaning faint light.
ngitngit
flare
A sudden burst of light or fire.
siklab

Slang Meanings

Extreme anger or annoyance
When he found out she had another guy, he was fuming with anger.
Nang malaman niya na may iba na siya, nagningitngit siya sa galit.
Full of resentment
I can't talk to him right now, he's filled with resentment.
Hindi ko kayang makipag-usap sa kanya ngayon, ang laki ng kanyang pagngingitngit.
Intense emotional pain
I love him so much, but I'm fuming because he didn't value me.
Mahal na mahal ko siya, pero nagngingitngit ako dahil hindi niya ako pinahalagahan.