Pagngulngol (en. Groaning)
pahg-ngool-ngol
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound coming from the throat, usually expressed during pain or distress.
I heard groaning from my friend's room who is sick.
Nakarinig ako ng pagngulngol mula sa silid ng aking kaibigan na may sakit.
A signal of discontent or opposition often expressed vocally.
The groaning of the crowd at the show showed their discontent with what was happening.
Ang pagngulngol ng mga tao sa palabas ay nagpapakita ng kanilang hindi kasiyahan sa mga nangyayari.
Etymology
Derived from 'ngulngol' referring to a groaning sound.
Common Phrases and Expressions
angry groaning
A type of groaning that shows extreme anger or frustration.
nag-ngangalit na pagngulngol
Related Words
groan
This is a similar sound that can be expressed during pain or pleasure.
ungol
Slang Meanings
Eating a lot until full.
Wow, Paul is so fast at gorging at this feast!
Grabe, ang bilis ng pagngulngol ni Paul sa handaan na ‘to!
Grumbling or rejecting something.
He asked, but it seems that person just grumbled in annoyance.
Nagtanong siya pero parang nagngulngol lang 'yung tao sa inis.