Umangis (en. To cry)

u-man-gis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cry is a verb meaning to shed tears from the eyes.
She cried when she heard the bad news.
Umangis siya nang malaman ang masamang balita.
To weep or cry due to pain or sadness.
He cried out in the pain of his loss.
Umangis siya sa sakit na dulot ng pagkasawi.
To cry out in extreme anger or frustration.
She cried out in anger upon seeing her friends talking.
Umangis siya sa galit pagkakita sa kanyang mga kaibigan na nag-uusap.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'angis' meaning tear or crying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cry silently
to cry without sound or softly
umangis ng tahimik
to cry in pain
to cry due to extreme suffering or pain
umangis sa hirap

Related Words

tear
The liquid released from the eyes when crying.
luha
pain
A serious feeling that prompts crying.
sakit

Slang Meanings

Complained or cried out
I asked him if he was okay, and he cried out!
Tinanong ko siya kung okay lang siya, umangis naman siya!
Being dramatic
It seemed like he was being dramatic earlier in front of everyone.
Parang umangis siya kanina sa harap ng mga tao.
Throwing a tantrum
He didn't get the gift he wanted, and he threw a tantrum in front of everyone.
Hindi siya nakakuha ng gusto niyang regalo, umangis siya sa harap ng lahat.