Tagalog Verbs

Maawa

"Maawa" is a Tagalog verb that means "to feel pity or compassion," often used to describe empathetic feelings toward someone in distress or difficult circumstances.

Hinihintay

"Hinihintay" is the present progressive form of the Tagalog verb "hintay," meaning "waiting for" or "expecting," describing the action or state of anticipation for events, people, or outcomes.

Kembot

The Tagalog word "kembot" is both a noun and a verb, meaning "sway" or "wiggle," often in reference to the movement of the hips.

Naiiling

"Naiiling" is the present progressive form of the Tagalog verb "iling," meaning "shaking head," indicating ongoing action typically expressing disagreement, disapproval, or confusion.

Hiram

"Hiram" is a Tagalog noun and verb meaning "borrowed" or "to borrow," denoting the act of taking and using something temporarily.

Napatikhim

Napatikhim is a Tagalog verb indicating a brief involuntary cough, often as a result of surprise or hesitation.

Tumira

"Tumira" in Tagalog means "lived" or "resided," referring to occupying or dwelling in a place for a duration.

Nagtiyaga

Nagtiyaga in Tagalog means "persevered" or "persisted," referring to the act of enduring or continuing efforts despite challenges or difficulties.

Pinaasa

The Tagalog verb "pinaasa" means "was given false hope" or "was led on" in English.

Tinuran

"Tinuran" is the past tense form of the Tagalog verb "turo," meaning "point out" or "name," describing actions of indicating, teaching, or directing previously performed or made.