Umilig (en. To sway)

/uˈmilig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Moves gently from one side to another.

The boat swayed in the middle of the lake because of the wind.

Umilig ang bangka sa gitna ng lawa dahil sa hangin.

Tilted or swayed gently.

He swayed in the shade of the tree to rest.

Umilig siya sa lilim ng puno upang magpahinga.

From the word 'milí' meaning movement under water.

sway with the waves

Movement or rotation caused by the waves.

umilig sa alon

dust

The part that causes spinning or movement.

alikabok

Reflecting or talking to oneself

I spend time umilig to clear my mind.

Gumugugol ako ng oras sa pag-umilig, para mas maayos ang isip ko.

To think deeply about a situation

I need to umilig about this decision before taking action.

Kailangan kong umilig tungkol sa desisyong ito bago gumawa ng hakbang.