Umugit (en. Shift)
u-mu-git
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A movement of slight shifting or motion.
The banana tree shifted in the wind.
Umugit ang puno ng saging sa hangin.
A change in position that is not very noticeable.
He shifted in his seat to see the show.
Umugit siya sa kanyang upuan upang makita ang palabas.
Contrasting an effect or style in a more subtle way.
His way of speaking shifted to a gentler tone.
Umugit ang kanyang paraan ng pagsasalita sa mas mahinahong tono.
Etymology
The word 'umugit' comes from the root 'ugit', meaning a slight silent movement or shift.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shift gently
a gentle movement or shift.
umugit ng dahan-dahan
Related Words
ugit
The word ugit means to push or move from a position.
ugit
Slang Meanings
Looking good (beautiful) like a bird or one's own appearance.
Wow, you look so good today! Like a model from a magazine!
Grabe, umugit ka ngayon! Parang model sa magazine!
Getting a trendy look or style.
He/She is flaunting a trendy look! Like they stepped out in style!
Umugit siya! Parang nakadaster sa kalsada!
Attractive or alluring to others.
Your look is so attractive, people are going crazy over you!
Ang ganda ng pagkaka-umugit mo, ang dami tuloy na nahihibang!