Ngumayngay (en. To grin or smile)

/ŋuːmaɪŋɡaɪ/

Synonyms

Struggling or finding it hard in life

There’s so much work today, it feels like just struggling!

Ang daming trabaho ngayon, parang ngumayngay na lang!

Feeling hungry or worried about food

I’m outside, I’m just struggling with hunger.

Nasa labas ako, ngumayngay na ako sa gutom.

Being forced to strive or work hard

I really need money, so I'm just hustling through gigs.

Kailangan talaga ng pera, kaya ngumayngay ako sa mga gig.