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.