Umungos (en. To groan)

u-mun-gos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The release of soft sounds from the mouth usually caused by pain or surprise.
He groaned in pain from his wound.
Umungos siya sa sakit na dulot ng kanyang sugat.
The act of making a sound that indicates concern or disagreement.
He groaned while pondering the decision.
Umungos siya habang pinapakahirap ang pasya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to groan out one's feelings
to express one's feelings or thoughts in an indirect way
umungos ng saloobin

Related Words

pain
The physical or emotional feeling that causes discomfort.
sakit
silent
Describing a state where there is little or no sound.
tahimik

Slang Meanings

Spoke indirectly or with humor.
He was umungos about how cool he is, even though we all know he's just shy.
Umungos siya tungkol sa gaano siya ka-cool, kahit na lahat kami alam na mahiyain lang siya.
Boasting or showing off.
He was umungos about his new phone, as if he had the best one in the whole town.
Sobrang umungos siya sa bagong cellphone niya, akala mo siya ang may pinakamaganda sa buong bayan.