Tumanghod (en. To breathe deeply or to whisper)

tumang-hod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of producing a voice that is very soft.

He whispered as he listened to his grandfather's stories.

Tumanghod siya habang nakikinig sa mga kwento ng kanyang lolo.

The act of speaking words in a quiet tone.

He whispered so that others wouldn't hear.

Tumanghod siya upang hindi marinig ng ibang tao.

The term 'tumanghod' comes from the root word 'tanghod' which means deep breath or whisper.

Whispering a secret

Telling something that one does not want others to know.

Tumanghod ng lihim

whisper

A word used to describe a low voice.

bulong

spread out

There were so many people hanging out at the party, it was fun!

Ang daming tumanghod sa party, ang saya!

to act cool

He just hung out on the corner while waiting for the bus.

Tumanghod na lang siya sa kanto habang nag-aantay sa bus.

to have fun

We hung out at the mall and enjoyed the sales!

Tumanghod kami sa mall at nag-enjoy sa mga benta!