Dighay (en. Belch)

dih-gai

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The release of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
After eating, he belched loudly.
Matapos kumain, siya ay nag-dighay nang malakas.
A natural bodily reaction after eating.
It is normal to belch after a hearty meal.
Normal lang ang mag-dighay pagkatapos ng isang masaganang pagkain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Belching
The natural reaction after eating.
Pag-dighay

Related Words

fart
The release of gas from the stomach through the anus.
utot

Slang Meanings

Release of gas from the stomach (flatulence)
Eat already, it seems like you need to burp!
Kumain ka kasi, mukhang kailangan mo na mag-dighay!
Making a sound from the mouth after eating or drinking
Wow, after his meal, he couldn't stop burping!
Grabe, after ng pagkain niya, walang tigil ang dighay niya!
A reminder to respect the people around
Come on, burp discreetly, it's embarrassing!
Au, dighay ka naman, nakakahiya na!