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    Pungos (en. To surrender)

    pung-gos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term describing the act of surrendering or giving.
    The surrender of the soldiers was a sign of defeat.
    Ang pungos ng mga sundalo ay isang senyales ng pagkatalo.
    verb
    The action of surrendering or giving up.
    He chose to surrender his weapon in front of the enemy.
    Pumili siya na pungos ang kanyang armas sa harap ng kaaway.

    Etymology

    Originated from the Spanish word 'pongo' which means to give up or surrender.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    surrendered in battle
    Yielded in a fight or struggle.
    pungos na sa laban

    Related Words

    surrender
    A term used when a person can no longer fight and decides to yield.
    suko
    give
    Indicates the act of giving something, possibly under pressure or willingly.
    ibigay

    Slang Meanings

    full of annoyance or anger
    He was so pungos with me earlier, it felt like he didn't want to talk to me.
    Ang pungos niya sa akin kanina, parang ayaw na akong kausapin.
    heavy feeling or situation
    Today's pungos, I have so much to do.
    Ang pungos ng araw na ito, ang dami kong ginagawa.
    quick to anger or irritate
    When he gets annoyed, he really gets pungos.
    Pag naiinis yun, pugad na pugad talaga, pungos yun.