tingala
tingála with stress marks
to look up or turn upward
Usage Note
Tingala describes the specific action of tilting or turning one's face upward to look at something above — the sky, a tall building, or a person standing over you. It is used in both literal and poetic contexts. In literature it often evokes humility or wonder, as when someone gazes up at the heavens in prayer or awe.
Examples
" Tumingala ka sa langit. "
Natural Translation
Look up at the sky.
Literal Translation
Look-up you to-the sky.
" Nasa tingala siyang posisyon. "
Natural Translation
He/She is in a looking up position.
Literal Translation
In looking up he/she position.
" Habang nakatingala sa mga bituin, parang nakalimutan niya ang lahat ng kanyang alalahanin sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
While gazing up at the stars, it was as if she forgot all of her worries in life.
Literal Translation
While looking-up at the stars, like forgot she the all of her worries in life.
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