Pagtutungayaw (en. Murmuring)

/paɡtuŋaˈjaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of activity where a person tries to express their feelings in a negative tone.

His murmuring caused concern among those who were listening to him.

Ang kanyang pagtutungayaw ay nagdulot ng pag-aalala sa mga nakikinig sa kanya.

Speaking or grumbling about a situation that causes disappointment.

The murmuring of the people began due to the slow service they received.

Nagsimula ang pagtutungayaw ng mga tao dahil sa mabagal na serbisyong natanggap nila.

root word 'tungayaw' meaning to express grievances or give criticism.

murmuring around

Speak negatively about a person or situation in front of others.

pagtutungayaw sa paligid

tungayaw

The individual act of murmuring; the root of pagtutungayaw.

tungayaw

arguing or fighting over trivial things

Enough with the bickering, it's better if we just talk.

Tama na ang pagtutungayaw, mas mabuti pang mag-usap na lang tayo.

deliberate conversation that lacks logic

Your argument makes no sense, you're just talking nonsense.

Walang katuturan ang pagtutungayaw mo, para ka lang walang alam.

resentment that gets in the way of conversation

I don’t want to argue anymore, it’s just so stressful.

Ayaw ko na ng pagtutungayaw, nakaka-stress lang.