Usage Note
Ngiti is most commonly used in its verb form, ngumiti, using the infix -um-. It is a central word in Filipino culture, reflecting the natural warmth and hospitality for which Filipinos are known.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng ngiti mo. "
Natural Translation
Your smile is beautiful.
Literal Translation
The beauty of smile your.
" Ang ganda ng iyong ngiti. "
Natural Translation
Your smile is beautiful.
Literal Translation
The beauty of your smile.
" Kahit pagod na pagod siya sa trabaho, hindi nawawala ang malumanay na ngiti sa kanyang mukha tuwing nakikita niya kami. "
Natural Translation
Even when he is very tired from work, the gentle smile never disappears from his face whenever he sees us.
Literal Translation
Even tired very he from work, not disappears the gentle smile on his face whenever sees he us.
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