Ngumata (en. To smile)
/ŋuˈmata/
Slang Meanings
Laughter or mockery
Sometimes, he just laughed at my jokes that day.
Minsan, ngumata lang siya sa mga jokes ko nung araw na 'yon.
To shake one's head or disagree
He just shook his head when I asked him if he wanted to join.
Ngumata lang siya nang tanungin ko siya kung gusto niya sumali.
Due to annoyance or disappointment
I sighed when I found out he wouldn't come.
Ngumata ako nang malaman kong hindi siya darating.