Pangiti (en. Smiling)
pahng-gee-tee
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action that shows happiness by raising the corners of the mouth.
The child's smile is contagious.
Ang pangiti ng bata ay nakakahawa.
A type of expression that often shows joy or happiness.
She always has a smile on her face when she is happy.
Laging may pangiti sa kanyang mukha sa tuwing siya ay masaya.
The state of being happy that can be shown through smiling.
Her smile is a sign of her joy.
Ang kanyang pangiti ay tanda ng kanyang kasiyahan.
Etymology
From the word 'ngiti' which means 'to smile' combined with 'pang' which is used as a marker for action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
She often smiles.
This shows that she is happy or positive.
Madalas ang kanyang pangiti.
Related Words
smile
An action taken that shows happiness or joy.
ngiti
happy
A state of joy or happiness.
masaya
Slang Meanings
to smile
Juan is so happy, so he really smiled in front of the camera.
Ang saya-saya ni Juan, kaya talagang pangiti siya sa harap ng camera.
to get attention by smiling
It's like he wants to smile at me to get my attention.
Parang gusto niyang pangitiin ako para mapansin ko siya.
feeling cute
I got nervous because he smiled at me, he really is feeling cute!
Kinabahan ako kasi pangiti siya sa akin, feeling cute talaga!