Ulnungin (en. To be/get pregnant)

ul-nu-ngin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the process of pregnancy or having a baby in the womb.
She wants to get pregnant next year.
Nais niyang ulningin sa susunod na taon.
The formation of new life from a sperm and egg.
Getting pregnant is a big step in their relationship.
Ang ulnungin ay isang malaking hakbang sa kanilang relasyon.

Etymology

From the root word 'ulno' meaning to create or give birth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pregnant
A woman who is currently carrying a child in her womb.
nagbubuntis

Related Words

pregnant
A state in which a woman is carrying a baby.
buntis
pregnancy
The process of being pregnant.
pagbubuntis

Slang Meanings

To do something that you don't want to do.
He is deliberately trying to ulning the report because he doesn't want to do overtime.
Sinasadya niyang ulnungin yung report kasi ayaw niyang mag-OT.
To pretend to be okay even when you're not.
He had to ulning his smile while they were chatting.
Napilitan siyang ulnungin ang ngiti habang nagkukwentuhan sila.