Sungalngal (en. Quarreler)

/suŋgalŋal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is always quarreling or fighting.

He is a quarreler who never ends a conversation without arguing.

Siya ay isang sungalngal na hindi natatapos ang usapan nang walang pagtatalo.

A person who enjoys conflicts or misunderstandings.

His quarreling brings tension to the group.

Ang kanyang sungalngal ay nagdudulot ng tensyon sa grupo.

The word originates from the root word 'sungalsungal,' which means repetitive action or behavior.

quarreling in conversation

always arguing in conversation

sungalngal sa usapan

repetitive actions

actions or behaviors that are repetitive and cause conflict.

sungalsungal

Super itchy or very annoying, often used in a mocking context.

This itch is like a lice on my neck, so annoying!

Ang sungalngal na ito, parang kuto sa liig, nakakabwiset!

A person who enjoys harming or getting recognized in a bad way.

Don't get involved with him; he's that annoying guy who brings down the group.

Huwag kang makikisali sa kanya, siya yung sungalngal na nabansagang nagpapabagsak sa tropa.

An irritating and exhausting situation or person.

That was such a hassle I went through with that project; too many edits!

Sungalngal yung pinagdaanan ko sa project na 'yun, ang daming edits!