Abanikuhin (en. To fan)

/abaníkuhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of waving something to create air.
He often fans himself when the weather is hot.
Madalas niyang abanikuhin ang kanyang sarili tuwing mainit ang panahon.
The act of producing air momentarily while the nature of the action is upward.
You need to fan the fire after adding new wood.
Kailangan mong abanikuhin ang apoy pagkaraang maglagay ng bagong kahoy.

Etymology

From the word 'abaniko' which means 'fan' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fan the fire
Lift and leave air to keep the fire burning.
abanikuhin ang apoy

Related Words

fan
An object used to create air.
abaniko
to blow air
The action of making air.
pahangin

Slang Meanings

To get angry or annoyed
Wow, I'm really getting mad at him, he always talks to me badly.
Grabe, abanikuhin na ako sa kanya eh, lagi na lang ako pinapagsalitaan ng masama.
To fall or lose motivation
When I'm overwhelmed with a lot of tasks, it feels like I just want to give up.
Pag abanikuhin ako sa maraming gawain, parang gusto na lang akong sumuko.
To get bored or confused
I'm getting confused with all their questions, there are just too many!
Abanikuhin ako sa pagsasagot sa kanilang mga tanong, sobrang dami!