Tungayawin (en. Perch)

tuŋaˈjawin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of sitting or stopping in a high place.

We saw the bird perch on the branch of the tree.

Nakita namin ang ibon na tungayawin sa sanga ng puno.

A position or place where something sits or stops.

The train's perch is at the station.

Ang tungayawin ng tren ay sa istasyon.

The word 'tungayawin' derives from the root word 'tungayaw,' meaning to perch or to rest upon.

perch on a branch

to sit on a branch of a tree

tungayawin sa sanga

sorrowful

Often used in the context of sadness.

tangaw

Doing silly or outrageous things

Pedro acts like a tungayawin, always being silly.

Parang tungayawin lang si Pedro, laging may kalokohan.

Seeking attention in a showy way

He always acts like a tungayawin in class, wanting to be noticed all the time.

Palagi na lang siyang tungayawin sa klase, gusto niyang palaging napapansin.