Tumunganga (en. To talk)

/tuˈmuŋaŋɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to converse or communicate with others.

He loves to talk with his friends after class.

Mahilig siyang tumunganga sa kanyang mga kaibigan pagkatapos ng klase.

Refers to the activity of giving opinions or commentary.

Because of talking, they discussed the news in the town.

Dahil sa tumunganga, napag-usapan nila ang mga balita sa bayan.

Shows communicating in a cheerful tone.

Their talking was full of laughter and joy.

Ang tumunganga nila ay puno ng tawanan at saya.

The word 'tumunganga' is derived from the root 'tunganga' meaning to talk or converse.

Let's talk.

Let's converse about various things.

Kwentuhan tayo.

Let's chat.

Let's communicate through messages or calls.

Makipag-chat tayo.

tunganga

The root word referring to talking or communicating.

tunganga

usap

A common term referring to talking.

usap

to be idle, not move or do anything

I just sat around in front of the laptop while thinking of what to do.

Tumunganga lang ako sa harap ng laptop habang nag-iisip ng gagawin.

to act foolish or be clueless

Your spacing out in the exam just shows you really don't remember anything.

Ang tumunganga mo sa pagsusulit, wala ka talagang naaalala.

to look foolish or ignorant

You looking clueless around them makes you seem like you know nothing.

Ang tumunganga mo sa kanila parang wala kang alam.