Pagungot (en. Screaming)

/paˈɡuŋot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound created by crying or lamentation.
We heard a scream from the child's room.
Nakarinig kami ng pagungot mula sa kuwarto ng batang umiiyak.
A form of wailing often accompanied by feelings of pain or mourning.
The screams of the people were heard at the funeral.
Ang pagungot ng mga tao ay narinig sa burol.

Etymology

From the word 'ungot' meaning deterioration or injury.

Common Phrases and Expressions

screaming of children
Referring to the sounds made by children crying or playing.
pagungot ng mga bata

Related Words

crying
The action of shedding tears in response to emotions or pain.
umiiyak

Slang Meanings

Waking up
Just as I woke up at night, I noticed it was already dark.
Saktong pagungot ko nang gabi, napansin kong madilim na pala.
Sleep
The sleep is so good, it's like I don’t want to get up anymore.
Ang sarap ng pagungot, parang hindi ko na gustong bumangon.
Waking up in the morning lazily
I really don’t want to wake up yet, I’m still lazily waking up.
Ayoko pa talagang gumising, magaang pagungot pa lang.