Motungaw

to peek out / to appearverb

Alternative meanings

To appear, show partly, or stick out the head, body, or part of something so it can be seen.

Pronunciation

moh-TOONG-ow

Root and affixes

Related to tungaw, to peek out or appear partially; mo- marks a general or future verbal action.

Variants or conjugations

motungaw = to peek out or appear; mitungaw = peeked out; pagtungaw = act of peeking out; motan-aw = to look.

Related words and expressions

tan-aw = look; gawas = out; makita = to be seen; bintana = window.

Meaning and usage notes

Useful for peeking out from a window, door, or place. For appearing completely, motungha or mugawas may be more appropriate.