Patangutango (en. Struggle)

/pa-taŋ-u-taŋ-go/

Synonyms

staring blankly, unable to do anything

I was just patangutango while waiting for his call.

Naka-patangutango lang ako habang nag-aantay sa kanyang tawag.

impatient

With nothing to do, I'm just patangutango here at home.

Wala nang gawin, patangutango na lang ako dito sa bahay.

longing

It's been so long since he came home, so I'm in a state of patangutango waiting for him.

Ang tagal ng kanyang pag-uwi, kaya patangutango ako sa balikan niya.