From root: tango
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumango
tu-ma-NGO
nodded
Present (Incomplete)
tumatango
tu-ma-ta-NGO
nodding
Future (Contemplated)
tatango
ta-ta-NGO
will nod
Usage Note
Tumango is used to express agreement or affirmation, and is often used as a non-verbal way to acknowledge someone's presence or give a 'yes' response. In Filipino culture, a slight nod can also serve as a respectful greeting when passing by an acquaintance.
Examples
" Tumango lang siya. "
Natural Translation
He just nodded.
Literal Translation
Nodded just he.
" Tumango siya bilang pag-sang-ayon. "
Natural Translation
He nodded in agreement.
Literal Translation
Nodded he/she as agreement.
" Tumango ang guro nang marinig niya ang tamang sagot ng batang nahihiyang sumagot. "
Natural Translation
The teacher nodded when she heard the correct answer from the child who was shy to respond.
Literal Translation
Nodded the teacher when heard she the correct answer of child shy to-answer.
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