Umugin (en. To move in circles)

u-mu-gin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of moving in circles.
He moved around the church while waiting.
Umugin siya sa paligid ng simbahan habang nag-aantay.
Describes moving from one point to another in a circular motion.
The ball moved around the side of the court.
Umugin ang bola sa tabi ng court.
A way of walking or moving that seems circular.
People moved around the festival while making noise.
Umugin ang mga tao sa pista habang nag-iingay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'mug'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Move the mind around
To think in circles or continuously think about something.
Umugin ang isipan
Move around the area
To travel or wander around a place in circles.
Umugin ang paligid

Related Words

circle
Movement around a center or vicinity.
ikot

Slang Meanings

to overthink
I'm overthinking again about what I need to do at work.
Umugin na naman ako sa mga dapat kong gawin sa trabaho.
to worry
Why am I worrying? It's like I have so many problems.
Bakit ako umugin, parang ang dami kong problema.
to be dramatic
He's being dramatic again about his breakup.
Umugin na naman siya sa kanyang breakup.