Tingala (en. Rise)

/tinˈgala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of standing up from a position.
Upon hearing her name, she immediately stood up.
Nang marinig ang kanyang pangalan, agad siyang tingala.
The process of moving from a sitting or lying position to standing.
The students were called to stand up to listen to the teacher.
Ang mga estudyante ay tinawag na tingala upang makinig sa guro.

Etymology

Tagalog word meaning 'to rise or stand up from sitting or lying down'

Common Phrases and Expressions

stand up now
a command to stand or prepare
tingala na

Related Words

stand
the active action of standing
tindig
standing
the process of being in a standing position
pagtayo

Slang Meanings

to look up or see the situation more clearly
When he asked the teacher, it was like his mind looked up at all his questions.
Nang nagtanong siya sa teacher, parang tumingala ang isip niya sa lahat ng mga tanong niya.
to be positive or have a good outlook
When it rains, don't be sad; just look up at the bright side of life.
Kapag umuulan, huwag kang malungkot; tingalang ka na lang sa magandang bahagi ng buhay.