Tungaw (en. Tungaw)
tung-aw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of speech that has a specific tone that may express emotions.
His speech was full of emotion as he narrated.
Ang kanyang tungaw ay puno ng emosyon nang siya ay nagkuwento.
A statement or word used to attract the attention of others.
He used speech to express his feelings.
Gumamit siya ng tungaw upang ipahayag ang kanyang saloobin.
Speaking in a loud voice, often associated with shock or anger.
His voice reached the ears of everyone around.
Ang kanyang tungaw ay umabot sa mga tainga ng lahat sa paligid.
Etymology
The word 'tungaw' comes from the root word 'tungaw' meaning 'to speak' or 'to raise one's voice'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
speech of emotion
speech that is full of emotion
tungaw ng damdamin
speech of truth
speaking truths in a higher tone
tungaw ng katotohanan
Related Words
to speak
The act of using one's voice to express ideas or feelings.
magsalita
voice
The sound produced by a person's vocal cords.
boses
Slang Meanings
Headache or cough that feels like something is stuck.
Oh no, I think I have a tungaw, I can't concentrate on my studies.
Naku, parang may tungaw ako, di ako makapag-concentrate sa aralin ko.
Pain caused by excessive thinking or stress.
I'm so tungaw with work, I really need to take a break.
Sobra na ang tungaw ko sa trabaho, kailangan ko na talagang magpahinga.
Finding a way to overcome difficulties.
As long as you don't lose hope, we always have a tungaw in life, right?
Basta't huwag ka lang mawawalan ng pag-asa, lage tayong may tungaw sa buhay, 'di ba?