Sungal (en. Snarl)
/ˈsuŋɡal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A manner of voice or sound that comes from anger or displeasure.
His snarl expresses his disappointment.
Ang kanyang sungal ay nagpapahayag ng kanyang pagkadismaya.
A form of anger that comes from a person or animal.
This dog always snarls at strangers.
Ang asong ito ay palaging nagsusungal kapag may estranghero.
verb
The act of growling aimed to intimidate others.
When he snarls, it seems that everyone is afraid of him.
Kapag siya ay nagsungal, tila lahat ay natatakot sa kanya.
Etymology
From the word 'sungit' which means annoyance or anger.
Common Phrases and Expressions
he snarled
he became angry or irritated
nagsungal siya
Related Words
sungit
A common feeling describing an unpleasant expression of the face or voice.
sungit
galit
A deep emotion resulting in hostility or aggression.
galit
Slang Meanings
Always angry or hot-headed.
Sister seems to always have a frown, she's so grumpy.
Parang laging nakasimangot si ate, sobrang sungal.
Touchy or sensitive.
Don't talk to her, she's already in a mood.
Wag mo na siyang kausapin, nakasungalan na siya.
Grumpy or unkind to others.
Why do you seem grumpy? Don't be difficult.
Bakit parang masungit ka? Huwag kang sungal.