Tumango (en. To nod)

/tuˈmaŋo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action of nodding the head as a sign of agreement or understanding.

He nodded as a sign of agreement with the suggestion.

Tumango siya bilang tanda ng pagsang-ayon sa mungkahi.

An action that can be shown during communication with others.

He nodded when he heard his best friend's name.

Tumango siya nang marinig ang pangalan ng kanyang matalik na kaibigan.

Moving the head up or down as a sign of acceptance of an idea.

He nodded when he learned the good news.

Tumango siya nang malaman ang magandang balita.

Root word: 'tango'

Nod at whatever is being said

Agree or give consent to what someone else is saying.

Tumango sa kahit anong sinasabi

Nod as a sign

Perform an action that indicates agreement.

Tumango bilang tanda

nodding

The act of raising the head to show agreement.

pag-umbok

agreement

An official consent or opinion that is acceptable.

sang-ayon

to agree or nod

He nodded when I asked if he was okay with our plan.

Tumango siya nang tanungin ko kung okay lang sa kanya ang plano natin.

yes

He nodded as if saying yes to me.

Tumango siya na parang sinasabi niyang oo sa akin.