Punggi (en. Lame)

/pumˈɡi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition of fracture or improper use of a leg or foot.

The lameness of his foot caused him great pain.

Ang punggi ng kanyang paa ay nagdulot ng labis na sakit.

A type of ailment that causes strain in the leg muscles.

He needed to undergo therapy due to his lameness.

Kinailangan niyang dumaan sa therapy dahil sa kanyang punggi.

Originates from the word 'pung' which refers to a part of an animal's body.

has lameness

the condition of being unable to walk properly.

may punggi

jaw

Part of the body commonly used for eating.

panga

Hid or left unnoticed

Wait, where are our friends? They seem to have just pungi.

Teka, san na yung mga kasama natin? Parang punggi na lang sila.

Left without saying goodbye

How rude of the gang to pungi, they didn't even say they were leaving.

Paka-pungi naman nung tropa, wala man lang sinabing aalis na.

Hiding because of shyness

Why are you pungi back there? Marie saw you.

Bakit ka punggi dyan sa likod? Nakita ka ni Marie.