Tumunghay (en. To incline)

tu-mun-ghay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of turning or shifting direction or position.

He inclined to the left to see the people behind.

Tumunghay siya sa kaliwa upang makita ang mga tao sa likuran.

The act of leaning towards a direction.

The boat inclined towards the shore due to the strong waves.

Tumunghay ang bangka patungo sa pampang dahil sa malakas na alon.

Change of perspective or position on a matter.

He inclined towards a different opinion after hearing the arguments.

Tumunghay siya sa ibang opinyon pagkatapos narinig ang mga argumento.

from the word 'ungah' meaning 'to turn' or 'to change position.'

Incline properly

Shift position or direction smoothly.

Tumunghay nang maayos

toward

A verb meaning towards or direction.

tungo

going

Refers to the act of going or moving to a specific place.

pagtungo

Sit down or stand up to listen to something or someone.

Sit down, the teacher is here!

Tumunghay ka nga, nandiyan na si teacher!

Listen or focus on a conversation or presentation.

Let's pay attention to the lecture, this is important for us.

Tumunghay tayo sa lecture, mahalaga 'to para sa atin.

Be alert or prepare for a situation.

Be ready, your boss might call.

Tumunghay ka, baka magtawag ang boss mo.