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    Umiling (en. To shake one's head)

    uˈmi.liŋ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To nod or move the head from one side to another to indicate refusal.
    She shook her head when I asked her if she would agree.
    Umiling siya nang itanong ko kung siya ay papayag.
    Done to show disagreement or rejection.
    I shook my head at all the suggestions they made.
    Umiling ako sa lahat ng mungkahi na ibinigay nila.
    An action that may convey disappointment or concern.
    She shook her head when she heard the news.
    Umiling siya kapag nalaman niya ang balita.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'iling' with the prefix 'um' indicating a verb of action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Shook head at the proposal
    Expressed refusal to the suggestion.
    Umiling sa panukala

    Related Words

    shaking
    The act of moving the head from one side to another.
    iling

    Slang Meanings

    a discreet refusal
    She just shook her head when I asked if she wanted to join.
    Umiling lang siya nang tanungin ko kung gusto niya sumama.
    disobedience or disagreement
    He shook his head when he found out the plan wasn't allowed.
    Umiling siya nang malaman niyang hindi pwede ang plano.
    a way of signaling disinterest
    She shook her head when I offered her flowers.
    Umiling siya nung inofferan ko siya ng bulaklak.