nguyngoy
ngúyngoy with stress marks
the loud cry of a child having a tantrum
Usage Note
Nguyngoy is an expressive word for the loud, whimpering tantrum-cry of a young child — the kind that involves tears, noise, and persistence. It is used by parents and caregivers in everyday speech and has a slightly exasperated, affectionate tone when applied to a child's outburst.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang nguyngoy ng bata. "
Natural Translation
I heard the child's wailing.
Literal Translation
Heard I the wailing of child.
" Rinig hanggang labas ang nguyngoy ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The loud cry of the child can be heard up to the outside.
Literal Translation
Heard until outside the loud-cry of child.
" Hindi tumigil ang nguyngoy ng bata hangga't hindi ibinibigay ng kanyang ina ang gustong laruan. "
Natural Translation
The child's wailing didn't stop until his mother gave him the toy he wanted.
Literal Translation
Not stopped the wailing of child until not given of his mother the wanted toy.
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