motungha

to arise; to appear; to emergeverb

Alternative meanings

To appear, come up, or begin to exist as a situation, idea, problem, or opportunity.

Pronunciation

moh-TOONG-hah

Root and affixes

Related to tungha, which can express appearing or showing up. Mo- marks a future or general action.

Variants or conjugations

motungha; mitungha; nitungha

Related words and expressions

gawas = to come out / appear; mahitabo = to happen; magsugod = to begin

Meaning and usage notes

“Motungha” works for arise, appear, or emerge, especially when something shows up suddenly or begins to exist in a situation.