Umindayog (en. To fluctuate)

u-min-da-yog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning a change of state or movement from one level to another.
The water fluctuated because of the wind.
Ang tubig ay umindayog dahil sa hangin.
Shows an unstable state or fluctuating action.
His emotions fluctuated with the news.
Umindayog ang kanyang damdamin sa mga balita.
Refers to a non-linear movement or change in flow.
The lanterns swayed under the cold wind.
Umindayog ang mga parol sa ilalim ng malamig na hangin.

Etymology

Origin from Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fluctuate in emotion
shows fluctuating feelings
umindayog sa emosyon
the condition fluctuated
means the situation is varying
umindayog ang kondisyon

Related Words

indayog
The word 'indayog' refers to movement or change of state.
indayog
flow
The word 'flow' describes the course or progression of something.
daloy

Slang Meanings

to steal or copy someone’s style
Wow, he totally copied his friend's dance move!
Grabe, umindayog siya sa dance move ng kaibigan niya!
to be trendy or to follow the latest fads
Now he's totally in style because everyone is doing that.
Ngayon ay umindayog na siya sa uso kasi lahat ginagawa 'yon.
to pretend or to show off
It's like he's just pretending to be classy even though he's not.
Parang umindayog lang siya na sosyal kahit hindi naman.