Umalingasaw (en. To bark)

/uməliŋasaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb expressing the action of a dog barking as if calling its name or inviting.

The dog barked calling his owner.

Ang aso ay umalingasaw sa pagtawag ng kanyang amo.

Showing protection or giving a warning by a dog towards its surroundings.

The dog barked when a stranger passed by.

Umalingasaw ang aso nang may dumaan na estranghero.

A way of communication among dogs or with humans.

The dogs barked in the park while the children played.

Umalingasaw ang mga aso sa parke habang naglalaro ang mga bata.

He barked in anger

He expressed his displeasure through barking.

Umalingasaw siya sa galit

soft bark

Whispering or inviting in the form of barking or noise.

alu-alog

hiding or doing something secretly

Maybe you've been hiding out and not showing up.

Baka naman umalingasaw ka na, at di na nagpapakita.

expressing pent-up feelings of resentment

All her grievances in the group have come out.

Umalingasaw na ang lahat ng tampo niya sa grupo.

acknowledging a mistake or wrongdoing

I noticed that he finally admitted to that mistake.

Napansin ko na umalingasaw na siya sa pagkakamali niyang iyon.