Sumungalngal (en. To lie)

/suˈmaŋ.gal.ŋal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of lying or providing false information.

He always lies about small things.

Siya ay palaging sumungalngal sa mga maliit na bagay.

The possession of untrue or false information.

His lies about his experience caused conflict in their group.

Ang sumungalngal niya tungkol sa kanyang karanasan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang grupo.

Telling untruths to manipulate others.

He often lies when he needs to achieve something.

Kadalasang sumungalngal siya kapag may kailangan siyang makamit.

don't lie

A firm reminder to not lie.

huwag sumungalngal

lie

The state of being untrue or lying.

kasinungalingan

lying

The process of telling untruths.

pagsisinungaling

Nibbler

Don’t nibble on the food, you might get scolded.

Huwag kang sumungalngal sa pagkain, baka mapagalitan ka.

To favor or brown-nose

Looks like you’re trying to brown-nose your boss again.

Mukhang sumungalngal ka na naman sa pabor ng boss mo.