matunganga
matungangâ with stress marks
to stand gaping
From root: tunganga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natunganga
na-tu-nga-NGA
stood gaping
Present (Incomplete)
natutunganga
na-tu-tu-nga-NGA
is standing gaping
Future (Contemplated)
matutunganga
ma-tu-tu-nga-NGA
will stand gaping
Usage Note
Matunganga is the stative actor-focus form of tunganga, describing the state of standing or sitting idly with mouth agape. It is intrinsically intransitive and often surfaces as a mild rebuke, scolding someone for doing nothing when action is needed.
Examples
" Huwag kang matunganga diyan. "
Natural Translation
Don't stand there gaping.
Literal Translation
Don't you stand-gaping there.
" Hilig ng estranghero ang matunganga sa gitna ng mataong plasa. "
Natural Translation
It is the stranger's habit to stand gaping in the middle of a crowded plaza.
Literal Translation
Habit of stranger the to-stand-gaping at middle of crowded plaza.
" Sa halip na matunganga sa kanto buong maghapon, mas mabuti pang maghanap ka ng trabahong makakatulong sa iyong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Instead of standing around gaping at the corner all day, you had better look for work that can help your family.
Literal Translation
Instead of stand-gaping at corner whole day, more better still look you of work that can-help to your family.
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