Umingil (en. To cry)

/uˈmiŋil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that shows crying or sound.
The child's cry echoed in the middle of the night.
Ungol ng bata ang umingil sa gitna ng gabi.
To make a sound usually associated with expressing affection or pain.
His cry confirmed his pain.
Ang kanyang umingil ay nagpatunay ng kanyang sakit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crying out in pain
Indicating an injury or uncomfortable state.
umingil ng sakit

Related Words

cry
A figurative expression of more intense crying.
iyakan
wailing
Deep crying accompanied by mourning.
tangis

Slang Meanings

To drink alcohol to get drunk.
I feel like I want to get wasted at the bar later.
Parang gusto ko munang umingil sa bar mamaya.
To relax or enjoy.
Let's go by the seaside to chill and have fun.
Dito tayo sa tabi ng dagat para umingil at magsaya.