From root: ngiti
Usage Note
Nakangiti is the naka- stative form of ngiti (smile), describing the state of having a smile on one's face at a given moment. It belongs to the naka- class of adjectival statives that describe a person's physical configuration or expression — alongside nakatayo (standing) and nakaupo (sitting) — and is neutral in register, frequently used in narrative prose to convey warmth or approachability.
Examples
" Nakangiti ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is smiling.
Literal Translation
Smiling the child.
" Nakangiti ang bata sa kanyang ina. "
Natural Translation
The child is smiling at his mother.
Literal Translation
Smiling the child at his mother.
" Kahit pagod na pagod siya pagkatapos ng trabaho, nakangiti pa rin siya tuwing sinasalubong niya ang kanyang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Even when she's exhausted after work, she still has a smile whenever she greets her children.
Literal Translation
Even very-tired she after of work, smiling still also she every-time greets she the her children.
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