Suminghal (en. Snort)

su-ming-hal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of producing a sound similar to inhaling air through the nose while taking a deep breath.
Because of his surprise, he snorted loudly.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkabigla, siya ay suminghal ng malakas.
A sound produced when air suddenly enters through the nose.
While sleeping, he snorted without realizing it.
Habang natutulog, siya ay suminghal nang hindi niya namamalayan.

Etymology

A word derived from the root 'singa' which means to roar or bellow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

snorted in anger
showed intense emotion
suminghal sa galit

Related Words

singa
The root word of suminghal meaning to produce a loud sound like bellowing.
singa

Slang Meanings

To give in or apologize
Shouldn't you just suminghal to him and say sorry? So much has happened.
Di ba dapat suminghal sa kanya ng sorry? Ang dami nang nangyari.
To stop fighting or arguing
You guys should suminghal to end this, it's so toxic.
Mag-suminghal na kayo para matapos na 'to, napaka toxic na.