Pangangandi (en. Hollering)
/paŋaŋkanˈdi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of shouting or calling someone in a high tone.
His hollering could be heard throughout the village.
Ang kanyang pangangandi ay umabot sa buong barangay.
A type of speech often containing urgency or concern.
She left a hollering message for her friends.
Nakapag-iwan siya ng pangangandi sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Etymology
from the word 'kandi' meaning 'disobedience' or 'disturbance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Children's hollering
The shouting or calling of children to their parents.
Pangangandi ng mga bata
Related Words
shouting
An act of calling or speaking loudly.
pagsigaw
Slang Meanings
Giving in or being foolish in love.
It seems like you're being foolishly in love, like you can't let go of them even when you're not happy anymore.
Parang may pangangandi ka, parang di mo na kayang kumalas sa kanya kahit na hindi ka na masaya.
Committing lies or deception.
Just don't pretend, that's your deception, isn't it!
Wag ka na lang magpanggap, yan ang pangangandi mo, eh!