Pagtunganga (en. Daydreaming)
pagtung-anga
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of mind where a person spends time without active action.
He is in a daydream while studying at his desk.
Siya ay nasa pagtu-nganga habang nag-aaral siya sa kanyang talahanayan.
Engaging in pointless thoughts or doubts.
His daydreaming caused him to be late for the meeting.
Ang kanyang pagtu-nganga ay nagdulot sa kanya ng pagka-late sa pulong.
A fleeting of thought to unexpected ideas or memories.
Daydreaming became her escape from stress.
Ang pagtu-nganga ay naging paraan para sa kanya upang makawala sa stress.
Common Phrases and Expressions
continuing in daydreaming
continuing to think without purpose
nagpapa-dayon sa pagtu-nganga
Related Words
tunganga
A state where the mind is inactive or unfocused.
tunganga
Slang Meanings
Just hanging around and waiting for nothing.
He's just there on the corner, doing nothing while waiting for Maria.
Nandiyan lang siya sa kanto, pagtunganga lang habang hinihintay si Maria.
Engaged in meaningless activities.
Sometimes, just hang around on the side; nothing will happen in your life.
Minsan, magpagtunganga ka na lang sa tabi, wala namang mangyayari sa buhay mo.
Not contributing to anything.
Dude, you just hung around while there was an exam; you didn't study at all.
Pare, nag-pagtunganga ka na lang habang may exam, wala ka namang pinag-aralan.