mangha
manghâ with stress marks
amazement
Usage Note
Mangha expresses a sense of wonder, awe, or astonishment. The related verb mamangha means to be amazed, and the adjectival form nakakamangha is extremely common in everyday speech for describing something extraordinary or impressive.
Examples
" Puno siya ng mangha. "
Natural Translation
He/She is full of amazement.
Literal Translation
Full he/she of amazement.
" Puno siya ng mangha. "
Natural Translation
He/She is full of amazement.
Literal Translation
Full he/she of amazement.
" Hindi maitago ng mga turista ang kanilang mangha nang makita ang ganda ng mga bundok. "
Natural Translation
The tourists could not hide their amazement when they saw the beauty of the mountains.
Literal Translation
Not hide by-the tourists the their amazement when saw the beauty of the mountains.
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