Umagoy (en. To groan)

/u.ma.goɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The sound coming from the mouth due to pain or discomfort.
He groaned loudly after intense exercise.
Umagoy siya ng malakas matapos ang matinding ehersisyo.
A sound expressing disappointment or sadness.
He groaned upon hearing the bad news.
Umagoy siya nang marinig ang masamang balita.
Expressing discontent through sound.
The child groaned when not attended to.
Umagoy ang bata nang hindi siya pinapansin.

Etymology

From the word 'goy', meaning to moan or make noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

groan in pain
to moan due to feeling pain
umagoy sa sakit

Related Words

moan
A sound or speaking in response to pain or discomfort.
angal
groan
A sound usually caused by deeper emotions or physical state.
ungol

Slang Meanings

To run out of time.
My project deadline is approaching, I really need to burn the midnight oil.
Umagoy ang project deadline ko, kailangan ko na talagang mag-burn ng midnight oil.
To be busy with something.
I was swamped with assignments, I felt like I wasn't sleeping!
Umagoy ako sa mga assignments, para akong di natutulog!