Parangama (en. Glimpse)

pa-ra-ngá-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick glance or look.
I got a glimpse of the beautiful view from the top of the mountain.
Nakakuha ako ng parangama ng magandang tanawin sa tuktok ng bundok.
An incomplete piece of information or knowledge about something.
His story provided a glimpse into life in another country.
Ang kanyang kwento ay nagbigay ng parangama sa buhay sa ibang bansa.
A brief moment of seeing or understanding.
While walking, I caught a glimpse of her true feelings.
Habang naglalakad, nagkaroon ako ng parangama sa kanyang tunay na pakiramdam.

Etymology

From the words 'para' and 'ngama', indicating the spirit associated with bodies or human forms.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a glimpse
something was shown or portrayed in a quick moment.
may parangama

Related Words

glance
A quick look or attention to something.
sulyap

Slang Meanings

Like, like, whatever.
No matter what happens, like, like, whatever to me.
Kahit anong mangyari, parang, parang, wala lang sa akin.
Like it's just gossip.
You got the news like it's just gossip.
Nakuha mo na parang kasing chika yung balita.
Like a horse.
Wow, they run like a horse.
Grabe siya, parang kabayo kung makatakbo.