Tumuwang (en. Joyful)

/tuˈmuwang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Acts that express joy or happiness.
The children rejoiced when they saw their gifts.
Tumuwang ang mga bata nang makita nila ang kanilang mga regalo.
Demonstration of celebration or joy.
The city rejoiced in welcoming the new year.
Tumuwang ang lunsod sa pagsalubong sa bagong taon.
Feeling of extreme happiness.
She rejoiced after her successful interview.
Nag-tumuwang siya matapos ang kanyang matagumpay na panayam.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tuwang' meaning joy or happiness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rejoice in happiness
celebrated joy
tumuwang sa saya
full of joy
overflowing with happiness
puno ng tumuwang

Related Words

joy
A feeling of happiness or delight.
tuwa
happy
Meaning full of joy.
masaya
happiness
A state of being happy or joyful.
kaligayahan

Slang Meanings

Standing tall as if ready to fight.
Wow, he stood up in front of the class like it was no big deal!
Grabe, tumuwang siya sa harap ng klase, parang chokes lang!
To stand up in a situation where you shouldn't be.
He stood up in the debate even though he had no idea about the topic.
Tumuwang siya sa debate kahit na wala siyang alam sa topic.
Out of excitement, as if some energy was released.
When he saw her, he stood up in happiness as if something excited him.
Nang makita niya siya, tumuwang siya sa saya na para bang may na-excite sa kanya.