Pigtangpigta (en. Tug at the heartstrings)

pig-tang-pig-ta

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An expression that refers to something captivating or touching to the emotions.

His story is truly tugging at the heartstrings of many.

Ang kanyang kwento ay tunay na pigtangpigta sa puso ng marami.

tugging at the heartstrings of emotions

feeling of deep emotion

pigtangpigta ng damdamin

emotion

The expression of feelings or sentiments experienced by a person.

damdamin

story

A narrative of events that often expresses emotions.

kwento

at a loss for words or having nothing to say

Wow, I was so at a loss for words during the exam earlier, I didn't know the answers.

Grabe, ang pigtangpigta ko sa exam kanina, hindi ko na alam ang sagot.

to freak out or get anxious

When they said there was homework, I freaked out thinking about how to do it.

Pag sinabing may homework na, pigtangpigta na ako sa kakaisip kung paano ko ito gagawin.

quiet or not saying much

Why are you so quiet, you're talking to me but you're not saying anything!

Bakit parang pigtangpigta ka, kausap mo na ako pero wala ka namang sinasabi!