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    Suminga (en. To sniff)

    /suˈmiŋ.ga/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb representing an action by which a person or animal expresses scent using the nose.
    He sniffed the flowers in the garden.
    Suminga siya ng mga bulaklak sa hardin.
    The act of taking or monitoring a deeper scent.
    I sniffed to understand the smell of the food better.
    Suminga ako upang mas maintindihan ang amoy ng pagkain.
    An action commonly done by animals to recognize things in their surroundings.
    The dog sniffed the traces of other animals.
    Ang aso ay suminga sa mga bakas ng ibang mga hayop.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sniff deeper
    the act of getting a deeper scent
    suminga ng mas malalim

    Related Words

    snort
    An act of giving a deep breath often accompanied by a sniff.
    singhap
    smell
    An awareness of the aromas or scents in the surroundings.
    amoy

    Slang Meanings

    This is a statement expressing amazement or surprise.
    Check it out, your new phone is beautiful!
    Suminga ka, ang ganda ng bagong cellphone mo!
    It's like becoming happy or pleased with something.
    She lit up with joy from the gifts she received on her birthday!
    Suminga siya sa mga regalo na natanggap niya sa kaarawan!
    To become energetic or lively, often used to express excitement.
    Let's get hyped up, let's party already!
    Suminga na 'to, magparty na tayo!