Tagalog Words Starting With NG
58 root words from ng to nguyngoy. Each root unlocks its own family of derived words and verb forms — open any entry for pronunciation, stress marks, and example sentences.
- ng possessive/common noun marker; of; from; by
- nga indeed; really; softener particle for requests
- ngabngab to eat greedily; masticate using teeth
- ngalan name
- ngalandakan to spread news; boast
- ngalangala roof of the mouth; upper palate
- ngalap to collect; recruit people
- ngalay fatigue or pain from a sustained position
- ngaligkig shivering from cold
- ngalirang extreme dryness; being very thin
- ngalit extreme anger shown by gritting teeth
- ngalngal loud crying; idle talk
- ngalot grinding or crushing noisily with teeth
- ngalukabkab chipping away of paint from a wall
- ngalumata dark circles under eyes from lack of sleep
- ngalumbaba resting chin on the palm/arm
- ngalungkong intense sadness
- ngamba fear; doubt; misgiving
- nganga the act of opening one's mouth
- nganga a mixture of betel leaf, pepper, and lime for chewing
- ngangá to open one's mouth
- nganib danger or being at risk
- ngapa groping or not knowing what to do
- ngasab eating food noisily, similar to a pig
- ngasiwa to manage or oversee
- ngasngas disorder or scandal
- ngata chewing without swallowing
- ngatog to tremble or shake
- ngawa to speak loudly and lengthily about complaints
- ngawit numbness or pain from tension or immobility
- ngawngaw nonsensical speech or foolish talk
- ngayon now; today
- ngayupapa the act of humbling one's self before power
- ngibit facial expression of contempt by twisting lips, sneer
- ngiki chilling or shivering
- ngilabot goosebump; a person who is intensely feared
- ngilo pain or tooth sensitivity
- ngimay numbness due to fatigue
- ngimbulo feeling jealous or inferior to a rival
- nginig tremble; shiver
- ngipin tooth; teeth
- ngisi a smirk or a grin
- ngiti smile
- ngitngit intense anger
- ngiwi a grimace or a wince
- ngongo a person with speech problems (e.g., cleft palate)
- ngudngod falling with the face hitting the ground
- ngulngol to complain angrily or whine
- ngulughoy curling up because of cold or numbness
- ngulungkot lethargy or sluggishness due to fear or illness
- nguluntoy to wilt, wither, or wrinkle
- nguni yet or but
- ngunit yet or but (modern form)
- ngusngos the tip of the nose
- nguso the middle part of the upper lip
- nguya chewing
- nguyapit climbing a tree by clinging to branches
- nguyngoy the loud cry of a child having a tantrum