Saligutgot (en. Frown)

sah-lee-goot-got

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An expression that conveys sadness or displeasure usually seen on the face.
I saw a frown on his face when he heard the bad news.
Nakita ko ang saligutgot sa kanyang mukha nang marinig niya ang masamang balita.
A natural reaction of a person when they are unhappy or confused.
It is a normal frown when experiencing stress.
Ito ay normal na saligutgot kapag dumaranas ng stress.
verb
The act of frowning or wrinkling one's brow as a sign of concern.
He frowned his face while thinking.
Sinaligutgot niya ang kanyang mukha habang nag-iisip.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't frown.
Conveys the message to not show displeasure.
Huwag kang saligutgot.

Related Words

smile
An expression of joy or happiness on the face.
ngiti
silence
State of peace or cessation of noise, often causing a frown.
katahimikan

Slang Meanings

The feeling of excitement or surprise from a person or situation.
I got a thrill when I saw him at the mall.
Saligutgot ako nang makita ko siya sa mall.
Extreme happiness that feels like shaking with joy.
Because of the news, I was shaking with joy.
Dahil sa balita, saligutgot ako sa sobrang saya.
A startled reaction to an unexpected event.
I saw him suddenly walk in, and I was startled!
Nakita ko siyang biglang pumasok, at saligutgot ako!