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    Umingaw (en. To moan)

    /uˈmiŋaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To make a sound indicating pain or distress.
    He moaned due to the severe toothache.
    Umingaw siya dahil sa matinding sakit ng ngipin.
    A sound from the mouth that describes fatigue or suffering.
    While resting, the athlete moaned from exhaustion.
    Habang nagpapahinga, umingaw ang atleta mula sa kanyang pagod.
    Calling attention through a painful sound.
    He moaned after falling down the stairs.
    Umingaw siya sa pagkakabagsak niya sa hagdang-bato.

    Etymology

    Origin from Filipino; derived from the root word 'aw' meaning 'groan' or 'to drag'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    singing in moans
    Creating sounds that express feelings or emotions.
    umaawit ng umingaw
    moaning in pain
    Calling attention through a sound that describes pain.
    umingaw sa sakit

    Related Words

    shout
    A loud sound coming from the mouth typically showing fear or anger.
    hiyaw
    response
    Creating a sound as an answer to a question or situation.
    sagot

    Slang Meanings

    A quick or sudden boast
    Wow, he boasted in front of everyone that he's the best at basketball!
    Grabe, umingaw siya sa harap ng lahat na siya ang pinakamagaling sa basketball!
    Dove straight into a situation
    It's like he dove straight into the scene, he wasn't even embarrassed even though he forgot the script!
    Parang umingaw siya sa eksena, hindi siya na nahiya kahit na nakalimutan niya ang script!
    Showing feelings without fear
    Even with a lot of people around, he boldly expressed his statement about his dream version.
    Kahit na maraming tao, umingaw siya sa kanyang pahayag tungkol sa bersyon ng mga pangarap niya.