Umungal (en. To growl)

/uˈmaŋal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb referring to making a sound typically used by animals, especially dogs.

The dog growled when a stranger passed by the house.

Umungal ang aso nang may dumaan na estranghero sa harap ng bahay.

An action that may indicate aggression or warning.

He growled when he saw his opponent.

Umungal siya nang makita ang kanyang kalaban.

Can be used to describe the sound made by animals in the sense of vocalization.

The cat's growl signaled its pain.

Ang umungal ng pusa ay nagbigay ng senyales ng kanyang pagkasaktan.

growling with anger

spoke or acted full of anger

umungal ng galit

groan

A sound from a person or animal that often indicates pain or protest.

ungol

Just go for it, don't hesitate

Just go ahead, don't hold back!

Umungal ka na, huwag ka nang mag-atubili!

Looks boring

Wow, it feels like I'm just whining while waiting.

Grabe, parang umungal lang ako habang naghihintay.

You're overreacting over something small!

You're making a big deal out of nothing!

Umungal ka naman sa maliit na bagay!