Tumangis (en. To cry)

/tuˈmaŋis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action indicating crying.
She cried in her sadness.
Tumangis siya sa kanyang kalungkutan.
Expression of feeling through crying.
He cried upon hearing the bad news.
Tumangis siya nang malaman ang masamang balita.
Expression of longing or sadness.
She cried due to the loss of her pet.
Tumangis siya dahil sa pagkasawi ng kanyang alagang hayop.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tangis' meaning to cry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crying non-stop
continuously crying without rest.
tumangis ng walang tigil

Related Words

crying
The sound produced by a person while crying.
tangis

Slang Meanings

to cry
She cried out of overwhelming joy.
Tumangis siya sa sobrang saya.
wailed
She wailed when she heard the news.
Tumangis siya noong nalaman ang balita.
to sob
She sobbed when she saw her friend.
Tumangis siya sa hikbi nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.