Umamoy (en. Smell)

/umá-moy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the action of smelling or having a smell.
The flower in the garden smelled in the morning.
Umamoy ang bulaklak sa hardin sa umaga.
The sensation of having a smell that penetrates the air.
The delicious food smelled from the kitchen.
Umamoy ang masarap na pagkain mula sa kusina.
The activity of sniffing or smelling something.
He smelled behind the sofa to see what he found there.
Umamoy siya sa likod ng sofa upang makita kung ano ang natagpuan doon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smell of a flower
the smell of a flower
umamoy ng bulaklak
smell bad
releasing a bad odor
umamoy ng masama

Related Words

smell
The state or quality of having a smell.
amoy
sense of smell
The ability to perceive smells.
pang-amoy

Slang Meanings

smell of delicious food
Wow, the food smell is so strong here, it feels like someone is cooking adobo!
Grabe, umamoy na dito sa kanto, parang may nagluto ng adobo!
fragrant or flavorful
This smells amazing, like freshly fried bananas!
Ang umamoy na ito, parang bagong lutong piniritong saging!