Tunganga (en. Open-mouthed)

tuŋˈɡaŋa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word describing a state where a person has their mouth open, often due to shock or amazement.

He stood with his mouth agape while watching the show.

Nakatayo siya sa tunganga habang pinapanood ang palabas.

An expression of amazement at an unexpected event.

His answers were surprising, so he was agog.

Nakapagtataka ang kanyang mga sagot kaya’t siya ay nag-tunganga.

Derived from the word 'tunganga' related to the act of opening the mouth.

dazed and open-mouthed

Shows extreme astonishment or fear.

nakatulala at nakabuka ang bibig

dazed

A state of confusion or amazement.

tulala

Just hanging around, doing nothing, or looking spaced out.

There are so many people, but he's just standing around in a corner.

Ang dami ng tao, pero siya'y tunganga lang sa isang sulok.

Crazy or not thinking straight.

Because of overthinking, he's like a scatterbrain in class.

Dahil sa sobrang pag-iisip, parang tunganga na siya sa klase.

Useless or a burden.

If he's not going to help, he's just a dead weight here.

Kung hindi siya tutulong, para lang siyang tunganga dito.